Worshippers at Sunday’s morning mass in a catholic church located in Ungwan Powpow village in Kachia local government of Kaduna State were attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
According to SaharaReporters, the attack led to death of one of the worshippers while others reportedly sustained gunshot wounds during the attack.
A security source who did want his name in print confirmed the incident said the assailants retreated following a swift response from security operatives to the scene.
He said security operatives had taken the wounded worshippers to an undisclosed hospital in the area.
“There would have been more dead people at that church today if we did not intervene as quickly as we did,” the security source said.
The source promised that those responsible for the attack would be arrested and made to face the full wrath of the law.
Some members of the community said they were tired of the incessant attacks by Fulani herdsmen, and called on relevant security agents to bring the perpetuators to book in order to avert reprisal attacks.
Meanwhile, southern has been engulfed in frequent violence allegedly perpetuated by Fulani herdsmen over disputes emanating from grazing land for cattle or religious differences.
by ROTMANLUV 2023-07-08, 17:34
