Gunmen struck again yesterday in Zangang community of Kaura local government area of Kaduna State, killing about 15 persons and leaving several injured.
The police, however, said those killed by the unknown gunmen who invaded the community in the early hours of yesterday were 11.
Survivors of the attack said that the invaders came to the community through two routes, killing and injuring many while also burning houses.
A villager, Enoch Adong, said many residents were still missing.
According to him: "The attackers came in two batches. One batch came through the hills side while the other group came through the eastern part, surrounded the community and started shooting.
"They placed the village under siege while using knives and guns to kill and maim the villagers."
During the attack, which he said took place between 6:00am and 8:00 am, the invaders "burnt down our houses and destroyed our properties."
Among the killed, he said, were Christopher Bakwap, Benjamen Ganda, Ladi Madugu, Adam Yakubu, Julius Barnabas, Garba Kushuwah, Martha Musa, Michael Aboi, Gaje Lufuwai, Kefas Yusfu, Dauda Yusu, Joshua Bikau, Andrew Bikai, Sheying Immanuel and Gideon Adamu.
Another resident, Isuwa Jiga, said those killed were mainly youths on the way to their farms.
He claimed that several villagers in the community have fled their homes and are now taking refuge in neigbouring communities.
The local government chairman, Mr. Kumai Badu, who confirmed the attacks said about 15 people were killed and several unknown injured.
Spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Aminu Lawan, also confirmed the attack.
He, however, said that 11 persons have been confirmed killed by the gunmen.
Lawan said: "It is true that Zangang community was attacked this morning by unknown gunmen. The number of those killed is 11.
"Our men are already there. You know that place is hilly and bushy. But they are combing the hills, and we expect them to come out with some results."
Similarly, over 2000 people from Nimbia communities along Kaduna/ Plateau border in Jema'a local government area of the state have fled their homes following shootings and burning of houses by another set of gunmen.
Chairman of the Jema'a local government, Dan Amos, appealed to the people to return to their homes as government was committed to rebuilding the damaged homes.
He said: "I am speaking to you here on behalf of Governor Mukhtar Ramalan Yero, who is working tirelessly to ensure that peace returns.
"The security operatives were drafted here to help curtail this situation. Please let us live in peace and harmony because there is nothing better than peace.
"I am assuring of security and you should report anything suspicious to them and not take laws into your hands."
