Houses on fire as violence breaks out in Kaduna community

Many houses have reportedly been set on fire in an outbreak of violence in Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru local government area of Kaduna state.

Details of the violence are still sketchy but a source said it had to do with the abduction and forceful conversion of some girls by a religious group.

Kasuwan Magani is 31 kilometers away from Kaduna city. It is located on the highway that links the state to Plateau, Nasarawa and Benue states.

Massive security personnel have reportedly been deployed in the area.

Nasir el-Rufai, governor of the state, has demanded the prosecution of all persons responsible for the mayhem.

“Security agencies must investigate this unfortunate incident, arrest and make available for prosecution the perpetrators,” he said in a statement which Samuel Aruwan, his spokesman, issued on his behalf.

“The government condemns the violence and regrets the wanton shattering of lives.”

Aruwan said the governor has directed the State Emergency Management Agency to take inventory of damages and provide relief materials with immediate effect.