Death Toll In Kajuru Killings Rises To 130 – Governor El-Rufai

Death Toll In Kajuru Killings Rises To 130 – Governor El-Rufai

Kaduna
state governor, Nasir El-Rufai, says the death toll in last week
Friday’s attack in Kajuru local government area in the state, has risen
to 130. The initial figure was put at 66 but according to Governor
El-Rufai, the death toll has risen.

Recall that last week Friday, Governor El-Rufai raised alarm
after unknown men stormed the local government area and attacked the
residents, killing men, women and children. 22 children were confirmed
dead in the attack last week.

Speaking to state house correspondents after a meeting with President
Buhari in the state house today February 19th, the governor said the
death figures had increased.

”The latest report shows that over 130 were killed, not even 66.” he told newsmen

 The meeting with President Buhari was to discuss the security
challenges in Yobe, Borno, Yobe and Adamawa states. The meeting was also
attended by the state governors.