Kaduna State Government said suspected bandits have killed three persons in Kajuru and Igabi Local Government Areas of Kaduna State.
Confirming the report, the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said several attacks and arrests had been reported by security agencies in the State.
He said the report disclosed that bandits invaded Rafin Roro village, Kajuru Local Government Area.
Aruwan said one Barnabas Isa, a resident of the village, was shot dead and eleven expended rounds of AK-47 ammunition were found at the location.
He added that security patrols were proceeding with investigations in the general area.
The Commissioner further stated that one Suleiman Yunusa was killed by bandits at a settlement near Maraban Jos, in Igabi Local Government Area.
He said the bandits also killed one Musa Bala on the outskirts of Garu village, also in Igabi Local Government Area, after rustling an unspecified number of cows belonging to Salmanu Beti, his brother.
Aruwan said security operatives gave pursuit and exchanged gunfire with the bandits and one bandit was found wandering in the forest, as the others escaped with gunshot wounds.
Meanwhile two suspects, Ibrahim Bala and Salisu Yusuf, were arrested by the Police in Buruku, Chikun Local Government Area, for providing medical services to bandits.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed sadness as he prayed for the repose of the slain citizens, and sent condolences to their families.
The governor commended the Kaduna State Police Command for the arrests in Chikun Local Government Area and urged that thorough investigations be pursued to the end.
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