Bandits launched a fresh attack in Igabi, Chikun and Giwa Local Government Areas of Kaduna State on Thursday, killing 7 people, stealing cows and destroying properties.
This was disclosed in a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Thursday.
The statement was an operational feedback to the Kaduna State Government by security forces.
Aruwan said the first attack took place in Gangi village in Igabi Local Government Area where bandits killed four residents while trying to steal cows.
He identified those killed as Amiru Saidu, Yusha’u Mohammadu, Wada Sulaiman and Osama Abdulwahab.
“Two others sustained gunshot injuries and are receiving treatment in hospital. They are Ibrahim Jibrin and Abdulhamid Suleiman.
“In the course of the raid, the bandits razed three houses belonging to Mohammad Jibril, Salisu Ya’u and Idris Muhammad. A pick-up truck belonging to one Umaru Saleh was also burnt.
“In all, 20 cows belonging to two residents of the village were rustled and herded away by the bandits.
“In another incident, armed bandits attacked Marke village in Giwa Local Government Area and killed one Rabiu Haruna.
“Similarly, at Kuriga in Chikun Local Government Area, armed bandits killed two people along the Buruku road linking with Birnin Gwari Local Government Area. The victims were identified as Ibrahim Yahu Birnin Gwari and Haruna Usman. Another victim, Mansur Dada, sustained injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the reports with sadness, and sent his condolences to the families of those killed, while praying for the repose of their souls. He also wished the injured citizens a quick recovery,” the statement said.
