Kaduna: Death toll rises in bandits’ attack as more bodies are found

The Kaduna State Government says two more bodies have been found following Saturday’s bandits attacks on Giwa Local Government Area of the state.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the development  on Monday.

Aruwan revealed that two more bodies were found while giving an update on the attack in Kaduna.

With the new finding, the death toll has increased from the last figure of 38 to 40.

The initial death toll was 20.

Aruwan said security agencies carrying out search operations in the area reported the discovery of the two additional bodies.

Death toll in Saturday’s bandits’ attacks on Kauran Fawa, Marke and Riheya villages in Idasu, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State stood at 38 as at Sunday.

“The latest discovery of two more bodies brings the death toll from the attack to 40,” Aruwan said, adding that updates would be provided in the event of any.