The Army has tagged the killings in Southern Kaduna as reprisal killings perpetrated by Kataf youths, Fulani militias and the criminal elements of both sides.
This is according to the Commander of Operation Safe Haven, Chukwuemeka Okonkwo who briefed newsmen on Tuesday, following a security meeting at the Kaduna State Government House.
Okonkwo also blamed the media for the one-sided narrative in the conflict which many have labelled ethnic cleansing.
He said “What we have were attacks on some communities and reprisal attacks.
“The reports are not balanced. Perhaps, most of the media houses don’t know, both sides are actually involved.
He explained that “any incident is enough to spark off crisis in that area, there have been lingering disputes and animosities, banditry and cattle rustling there.’’ Dailypost
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