At least 10 people have been confirmed dead after armed men attacked the Zipkak community in Jama LGA, Kaduna.
This is the most recent of the Fulani herdsmen attacks in Kaduna state as the last was just a few days ago in Kaura LGA of the state.
It was reported that about 20 men entered the community in motorcycles at 6:30pm on Friday , armed with Ak47 rifles.
The men, who communicated in fulani started shooting sporadically killing 10 people including Pastor Shamah Kuyet Ishaya of the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA)
According to a resident of the area,
“There was a rumour three days ago that the community would be attacked. The villagers immediately called an emergency sitting. It was while the community meeting was ongoing that the attacked occurred. People were running in different directions, confused and wailing.
“So far, we have recovered 10 bodies. The associate pastor that was shot dead just concluded his marriage rites last week Saturday and the wedding scheduled for December 19. Amongst the number of dead is also a very aged woman who was shot on the head.”
In addition to the fatalities, there a 11 injured person of which six were taken to the Jos University Teaching Hospital for mediacal care. 5 houses were also burnt form that attack.