Some gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have allegedly killed no fewer than 11 persons, including a district head in separate attacks in two Local Government Areas of Southern Kaduna.

The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union, an umbrella body of the southern Kaduna people, allegedly stated this in a statement released on Tuesday in Kaduna.

The union listed the Local Government Areas to include Chikun and Jema’a.

The National Public Relations Officer of the SOKAPU, Mr Luka Binniyat alleged in the statement that the killings occurred between Thursday 26 March and Tuesday 31 March 2020.

They alleged that on Tuesday(yesterday), suspected Fulani Herdsmen invaded Komo Community in Guruku ward, Chikun Local Government Area of the state, killing not less than six persons.

Besides, it added that on Monday, March 30, the suspected Fulani herdsmen shot and killed the District Head of Jagindi, in Jema’a LG of the state, Mr Danlami Barde, a retired police officer.

Also killed alongside the traditional ruler, the SOKAPU further alleged, was his brother, Mr Musa Barde while his(Musa) wife survived the attack with gunshot wound and currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Keffi, Nasarawa State.

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The SOKAPU spokesman continued that in another attack at Kuduru, a Gbagyi village, also in Chikun LGA, armed herdsmen struck last Thursday(March 26) and burnt homes, foodstuff rusting cows and stealing valuables as well as killing three persons while two others escaped with gunshot injuries.

The union gave the names of those allegedly killed as Hassana Bala, Jamilu Hassana and Halima Bala while Haliru Nawela and Kure Dogonyaro escaped with injuries.

The statement entitled:

‘Killings in Southern Kaduna Continues,’ said: “In spite of the fear that has gripped Kaduna state over this pendamic, armed herdsmen still lurk over Southern Kaduna destroying communities shedding blood of innocent persons.

“This afternoon(Tuesday, March 31) Komo community in Guruku ward, Chikun LGA came under savage attacks by armed herdsmen. Thought SOKAPU is yet to fully identify the victims, not less than six persons have been confirmed killed by the rampaging murders.

“Yesterday(Monday, March 30) , a royal father – the District Head of Jagindi, in Jema’a Local Government Area (LGA), Mr Danlami Barde, was shot dead by armed herdsmen. Barde, who left behind a wife and four children was a retired policeman before becoming District Head.

“Also killed along with him was his brother, Mr Musa Barde who also had a wife and 3 children. The wife of the slain Musa Barde survived gun shots injuries and is currently receiving treatment at the hospital in Keffi.

“In Kuduru, a Gbagyi village, in Chikun LGA, armed herdsmen struck last Thursday and burnt homes, foodstuff rusting cowe and stealing valuables. Those killed in the unprovoked murder are: Hassana Bala, Jamilu Hassana and Halima Bala, Haliru Nawela and Kure Dogonyaro escaped with grievous injuries.”

The union called on the Federal and state governments to deploy more security to “our ravaged villages and secure lives and property.”

“We also appeal to good spirited individuals and corporate bodies to assist surviving victims with food, shelter and drugs especially at this time of extreme difficulties,” he added.

As of the time of filing this report(8:25 pm)the Kaduna State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Jalige had yet to confirm the incident. He promised to get back to our correspondent later but to no avail.

“I will get back to you later tonight because right now, I am together with the Commissioner of Police, going round to ensure residents’ compliance to the curfew. Please, send a reminder later to me if I didn’t call you,” he said.

There was no response to a reminder sent to him on his WhatsApp platform by our correspondent.

Also, there was no response to a call and a text message sent to the State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan on the matter.