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Gunmen attack ruga settlement in Kaduna, one killed, another injured
Gunmen attack ruga settlement in Kaduna, one killed, another injured
By: Zagazola Makama
One person has been confirmed dead and another seriously injured following an attack by unknown gunmen on a Ruga settlement in Unguwar Barka, Makarfi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Zagazola Makama report that the attack occurred at about 3:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 28, when the assailants, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded the settlement and opened fire on residents.
Lawan Shehu, aged 37, was shot in the head and fatally injured, while another victim, Bello Shehu, 25, sustained serious gunshot wounds to his hand.
Both victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Makarfi, where Lawan Shehu was later confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.
Security operatives have since visited the scene, and investigation is ongoing to track down and arrest the perpetrators of the attack.
Gunmen attack ruga settlement in Kaduna, one killed, another injured