The military and police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that at least nine people have been killed in various attacks occurring in Chikun, Zangon Kataf, Igabi and Zaria local government areas of Kaduna State.
This was contained in a statement issued by the commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Friday.
The statement quoted military and police authorities reporting to the state government that Nine people were killed in three LGAs, while two other people were injured.
“Three people were killed when bandits barricaded the Buruku-Udawa section of the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road in Chikun LGA.
‘”The victims were identified as: Umma Ibro Kontagora Abdullahi Noma Kontagora and one male adult, yet to be identified
“One person, identified as Jamilu Kafinta Udawa, sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital.
“In the Yola-Kadi general area also of Chikun LGA, bandits killed one Danjuma Maiungwa and left another resident injured.
“Furthermore, bandits killed two people in Sako village, Zangon Kataf LGA. The victims were identified as Samson Maza and David Garba.
“Also in Zangon Kataf LGA, two corpses were discovered by a patrol team in the Kurfi-Magamiya general area. The corpses were identified as the remains of Nehemiah Abba and Samuel Gwazah.
“In Zaria LGA, one Alhaji Habibu was shot to death by bandits in Saye village.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at these reports and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed in the attacks while wishing the injured a speedy recovery. The Governor conveyed his deepest sympathies to the victims’ families and called on security forces to intensify operations against criminal elements across the state.
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