Twelve persons were reportedly killed while several others injured in a renewed attack on the residents of Asso Community in Jemaa Local Governments Area of Southern Kaduna by suspected herdsmen.
According to a witness, the gunmen invaded the community on Saturday and opened fire on residents of the area.
It was learnt that the incident occurred at 6.00pm shortly after a peace and reconciliations meeting between the natives and the Fulani.
The Kaduna Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, confirmed the sad incident but noted that he was yet to receive details of the casualties as at the time of filing this report.
Those injured, according to him, were rushed to the Kafanchan General Hospital, in Jemaa LG for medical treatment.
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