At least 39 people have been killed in an attack on Malagum 1 and Sokwong communities of Kagoro Chiefdom, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

It was learnt that among those killed, were a man, his wife and son.

Several others were said to be missing while many houses were reportedly burnt.

Earlier reports had put the number of deaths at 28.

However s source in the area said the 11 corpses were discovered in bushes while others died of injuries sustained.

A community leader in the area told THISDAY in a telephone chat that the attack occurred on Sunday at about 11pm and lasted for over an hour.

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He said there is serious tension in the communities as angry youths were insisting that they be allowed to go into the bushes to search for those missing.

The community leader who pleaded anonymity said he counted eight corpses when he visited Malagun 1 this morning.

“I personally saw eight corpses myself this morning in Malagun 1.

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