Kaduna Attack: 45 killed in Birnin Gwari - Police

Following Saturday attack in Kaduna by armed bandits, Kaduna State Police commissioner, Austin Iwar, has confirmed that 45 villagers were killed by bandits in Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of the state.


According to residents, the killings occurred around 2:30 p.m. when the bandits stormed the village in large numbers on motorcycles, shooting and burning houses in the community.

The police commissioner said the police have deployed over 150 personnel to the area as directed by the Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Sunday.

“Yes 45 people were confirmed dead and as we speak the state command have already deployed 150 policemen to the area to provide security,” he said.