Bandits attack Kaduna again, kill six, injure eight

At least six people have been reportedly killed by bandits in fresh attacks on Chikun and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna State.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the attacks.

He said on Saturday that security agencies informed the state of an attack on Maskoro community of Kakau Ward, and Akunakwo of Gwagwada Ward, both in Chikun local government area.

The commissioner said two persons were killed at Maskoro while another two were killed at Akunakwo, all in Chikun LG.

He identified those killed at Maskoro as Nehemiah Ishaku and Yunana Mai-Mulo while Haruna Dogo and Danjuma Jagaba were killed at Akunakwo.

In another incident in Giwa Local Government Area, bandits killed one Alhaji Yahuza Jinaidu in a bid to dispossess him of his motorcycle.

The commissioner said at ‘Yan Rake, Galadimawa in the Giwa Local Government Area, bandits attacked the villagers injuring nine persons.

He named those injured as Usama Mohammad, Buhari Rabiu, Buhari Rabe, Waazzamu Audu, Sani Hamisu, Dini Saleh, Mai Lado Mai rake, Sabitu Isa and Kabiru Lado.

The commissioner added that one of the victims, Kabiru Lado, eventually died while being rushed to hospital.

Kaduna State Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed deep sadness over the attacks and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed while sending his condolences to the bereaved families, according to Aruwan.