23 killed in Kaduna crisis
News & Trends •
the kaduna state emergency management agency sema has disclosed that 23 people were killed and 17 injured in various parts of kaduna metropolis during the violence that took place on sunday1 with 55 people killed in karuwan magani on friday a total of 78 people died in the senseless violence1 the executive secretary sema ben kure gave the latest death toll on monday during a tour of affected areas1 according to him no society can progress without peace which is an essential ingredient of development and harmonious coexistence1 the executive secretary commiserated with the injured while extending condolences to the families of the bereaved1 he said the state government was committed to providing security for all and ensuring conducive environment for all to live peacefully1 kure thanked the state governor malam nasir el-rufai for his unflinching support to the agency1 after touring kaduna metropolis the sema boss also visited kasuwan magani where 55 people were reportedly killed on thursday to present relief materials to the affected families1 kure called on the people of the state to embrace peace and shun violence1