Bandits kill 13; injure 7 in Kaduna state attacks
Bandits launched series in three local government areas which include: Zangon Kataf, Kauru and Chikun in Kaduna State killing thirteen people and seven others injured
Penpushing reports that the Commissioner for Internal Security and Homeland Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made this known in a statement on Friday, explaining that, this information was based on an operational feedback to the state government by the security forces operating in the state.
The Commissioner said armed bandits killed one Irmiya Godwin as he and his brother were returning from their farm in Gora Gan village of Zangon Kataf local government area,adding that Irmiya’s brother escaped the attack.
” In another incident, armed bandits attacked Kizachi village of Kauru local government area, and killed 10 persons, leaving four others injured. Fifty-six houses and 16 motorcycles were razed, with several barns also raided and burnt.”
Penpushing further reports that, the statement gave identities of the deceased include: Esther Bulus, Maria Bulus (one-year-old daughter of Esther), Lami Bulus, Aliyu Bulus, Monday Joseph, Geje Abuba, Wakili Filibus, Yakubu Ali, Dije Waziri and Joseph Ibrahim
The statement disclosed that those injured are: Cecilia Aku, Yakubu Idi,Godiya Saleh and Moses Adamu adding that they were receiving treatment in hospitals as at the time of filing this report.
Penpushing also reports that, the Commissioner revealed that there was an attack on Masaka village in Chikun local government area,adding that two persons were killed and two others injured.
“One Duza Bamaiyi was killed, and two other persons were injured. Troops mobilised to the location to eventually repel the attack. Similarly, armed bandits killed one Zakka Pada in Kurmin Kaduna of Chikun local government area, and left one Pada Dalle injured’, he said.
” Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the report with sadness, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain, while sending condolences to their families. He wished the injured citizens quick recovery” ,the commissioner added
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