The attack, which occurred on Monday in Naridon village, Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, reportedly claimed the lives of about 30 residents, while several others sustained injuries.

Following criticism over what has been described as the Kaduna State Government's silence on recurring attacks in Southern Kaduna, the state government has condemned the killing of at least 30 people in Naridon village, Kauru Local Government Area, and ordered security agencies to intensify efforts to arrest those responsible.

The attack, which occurred on Monday in Naridon village, Kamaru Ward of Kauru Local Government Area, reportedly claimed the lives of about 30 residents, while several others sustained injuries.

Houses were also set ablaze during the assault, with reports indicating that women, children and elderly persons were among those killed.

The condemnation came amid mounting public outrage over the latest wave of violence in Southern Kaduna and renewed calls on the state government to take stronger action against persistent attacks by armed groups operating in the area.