On Monday, suspected bandits killed five villagers in Ewehko community, Maro Ward, Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A source, Luka Bulus, reported that the victims were attacked while attending a village meeting, with the bandits also setting some of their motorcycles on fire during the assault, which occurred at exactly 2:14 pm.
“The bodies of the victims were recovered from the scene,” he said. “In broad daylight, bandits launched a deadly assault on Ewehko, also known as Unguwar Paul, a village under Maro Ward in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The attack happened around 2:14 pm on June 17, 2024. As of now, the bodies of four men and one woman have been discovered, and search efforts continue in the surrounding bushes for others who may still be missing.”
Another resident, Reuben Maro, confirmed that houses and motorcycles were also torched, adding that the bandits attacked the villagers in broad daylight. He mentioned that about six people were killed.
As of this report, the state government has not issued any statement regarding the attack, and attempts to reach ASP Mansir Hassan, the Public Relations Officer of the Kaduna Police Command, have been unsuccessful.