The Kaduna State Police Command said no fewer than 16persons were killed by gunmen at Barde Village under Maro in Kajuru LocalGovernment Area of the state. The Command’s Public Relations Officer Yakubu Sabo whoconfirmed this in Kaduna said some unknown armed men entered Barde Villageunder Maro in Kajuru Local Government Area and started shooting sporadicallywhich resulted to the death of 16 persons. He said on receipt of the information, the command mobilisedteams of police operatives led by Kajuru Divisional Police Officer alongsidemilitary personnel with a view to apprehend the perpetrators and restorenormalcy to the area. The Spokesman added that operation was ongoing and thesituation had been brought under control. He appealed for calm and extended hisheartfelt condolences to the families of those who were affected by the recentcarnage.