The Kaduna State Police Command has vowed to bring to justice the perpetrators of the deadly attack on Ungwan Wakili community in the Zango Kataf Local Government Area, which claimed 17 lives.
The police spokesman, Muhammad Jalige, confirmed the attack, saying that the timely intervention of joint security personnel prevented further attacks. Jalige assured that security operatives were on top of the situation and that all culprits involved would be apprehended.
According to Jalige, the trouble started in the community when a boy rearing cattle was murdered a few days prior to the attack. The terrorists were successfully repelled, but the joint security team will be combing the bushes in the area to search for any bodies and to apprehend the suspects responsible for the killings. The police spokesman stated that they were determined to round up all the hoodlums responsible for the attack.
The Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, condemned the attack and directed security agencies to investigate and bring the perpetrators to justice. The governor expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and assured them that his administration would continue to work tirelessly to secure the state.
The chairman of Zango Kataf Local Government, Dr. Elias Manza, also condemned the attack and called for calm in the area. He urged the community to remain vigilant and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
The attack has been described as a senseless act of violence by many, with the Nigerian Senate President, Ahmed Lawan, calling on security agencies to intensify efforts to secure the country. Lawan urged Nigerians to support the government in its efforts to combat insecurity, stating that it was a collective responsibility.
The attack has also been condemned by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU). CAN called on the federal government to take urgent steps to address the security challenges in the country, while SOKAPU urged the government to do more to protect its citizens.
The attack comes amidst rising insecurity in Nigeria, with reports of kidnappings, banditry, and other forms of criminal activities being reported almost daily.
The federal government has been criticized for its handling of the security situation, with many calling for more to be done to protect citizens.
Despite the challenges, security agencies have continued to carry out operations aimed at stemming the tide of insecurity.
The Joint Task Force in the North East recently launched an operation that led to the killing of several Boko Haram fighters, while the police in Lagos State recently arrested a notorious cult leader and several of his associates.
The government has also taken steps to address some of the underlying issues fueling insecurity, such as youth unemployment and poverty.
The Federal Government's Social Intervention Programme, which includes the N-Power scheme and the Conditional Cash Transfer programme, has provided employment opportunities and financial assistance to millions of Nigerians.
Despite these efforts, more needs to be done to address the security challenges facing the country.
The attack on Ungwan Wakili community is a reminder that the government must do more to protect its citizens and bring an end to the senseless violence that has plagued the country for far too long.