Colombian Authorities have alluded that at least nine people were killed in two attacks carried out by armed individuals on Sunday.
Reports indicate that five people were killed early Sunday morning in an attack by armed individuals on a house in the municipality of La Union, in the department of Valle del Cauca.
The remaining four victims however were killed and two more have been wounded in Barbacoas, Nariño state, when subjects with long-range weapons shot at several people who were in a billiard room.
Meanwhile, Mayor of Barbacoas Adam Rincón, has outlined that an investigation will be launched into the deaths of the nine victims.
Mayor Rincon also stated that that a Security Council has been convened to take measures following this violent event.
“With the presence of police, army, navy and the Technical Investigation Corps (CTI) to clarify the facts, we are confirming the identities and apparently the deceased are members of the Awá community ” Mayor Rincón noted.
In addition, The Secretary of Government of Nariño, Amilcar Pantoja added that the unfortunate events which unfolded yesterday is a clear indication for the Government of Colombia to find amicable solutions to address the issue of violence.
“These facts reflect the urgent need that the department of Nariño has for total peace and the commitment of this new government to find a concerted and negotiated solution to these difficulties” he noted.
