JUST IN: Gunmen Kill Traditional Ruler, Pregnant Wife In Southern Kaduna

Some masked gunmen suspected to be herdsmen in the southern part of Kaduna state have with cruelty attacked the family of one traditional ruler, leaving the chief dead alongside his pregnant wife.

Report states that Gambo Makama, the Etum Numana, was murdered in Arak, his hometown in Sanga local government area of the state, around 12:05 am this midnight.

The assailants reportedly broke into Makama’s residence and opened fire on three persons. The third identified as the son of the traditional ruler.

While Makama and his wife died on the spot, his son was taken to the hospital.

The chief had left his palace in Gwantu, headquarters of Sanga local government, to celebrate the New Year.

Bala Audu, chairman of Sanga Development Association, spoke on the incident.

“He was seated with his second wife who is pregnant.

“Suddenly the gunmen, who I was told covered their faces with masks, invaded the house and opened fire on them, alongside his son who is about 45 years.

“The chief and his wife died on the spot, the son did not die but he sustained serious injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

“The gun men set the house ablaze and burnt a vehicle which was recently given to the chief as a gift.

“They fled into the bush after they committed the dastardly act.”

Some officers at the divisional police station in Gwantu confirmed the killings but did not give details.

Aliyu Mukhtar, spokesman of the Kaduna police command, was not available for comments as of the time this report was filed.

He neither responded to calls nor replied a text message sent.