Bandits have killed eight persons and injured four others in separate attacks across Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
Confirming the report, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs,
Samuel Aruwan said these were outlined in reports made by security agencies to the Kaduna State Government.
He said at Kan Hawa Zankoro, near Ungwan Yako in Chikun local government area, bandits shot at a vehicle, which then somersaulted, leading to the death of six persons, and leaving four others injured.
Aruwan identified those who lost their lives in the crash as Aisha Bello, Uwaliya Alhaji Shehu, Ramatu Sani, Muhammad Shehu, Aminu Ibrahim and Ibrahim Abdu, while Zainab Alhaji Usman, Surayya Bello, Khalifa Sani and Ushe Sani sustained injuries.
In another incident, bandits attacked locals at Iburu in Kajuru Local Government Area and killed one Amos Yari.
Aruwan said the bandits invaded Hayin Kanwa village, Fatika district, Giwa Local Governments Area and shot dead one Alhaji Sule, a business man in the area, after he resisted their attempts to kidnap him.
He saod Governor Nasir el-Rufai received the reports with sadness, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those slain, while sending condolences to their families.
He also wished the injured a speedy recovery.
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