Gov. Umaru Al-Makura of Nasarawa State has reacted to the attack on Kadarko Community in Keana Local Government Area which claimed seven lives on Monday.
Nassarawa Police Public Relations Officer, Mr Kennedy Idirisu, on Tuesday disclosed that seven people were killed by gunmen that invaded the village on Monday night.
Al-Makura on a visit to the community on Tuesday with security chiefs in the state, commiserated with families of the victims while condemning the heinous act.
He assured residents that the State Government was working to ensure adequate security in the community following recent attacks.
The Governor also appealed to the people of the community to suspend going to the farm pending improved security.
“Suspected cattle rustlers killed 73 cows and abducted two herdsmen on Sunday, while seven villagers were murdered on Monday.
“A unit of Mobile Police Force will be deployed to the area in the meantime, with military surveillance to allay the palpable fear and tension in the community.
“The police helicopter will provide aerial surveillance of the area to identify where the attackers were coming from.
“I want to advise those living in isolated settlements to relocate to Kadarko metropolis for their safety.
“The people should also remain calm and avoid panic relocation from Kadarko town as the mass movement from the community would heighten tension in other communities in the area.
“Apart from the security beef-up, government would provide relief materials to the displaced persons already taking refuge at Kadarko Primary School,” he said.
Following attacks, most of the residents around Kadarko, such as Gaav-Giza, Ngur-Giza, Gidan-Sule and Sarkin-noma have totally deserted the area.
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