12 killed as gunmen raid Kaduna communities

At least 12 people have been killed in Kidandan and Kadai villages in Giwa local government area of Kaduna state.

Several persons reportedly sustained injuries in the attacks that took place on Friday morning and Saturday night.

A source in one of the communities said suspected bandits attacked Kidanda on Friday morning, killing three persons.

He said the attack on Kadai village took place on Saturday night and nine persons were killed.

He added that several houses were burnt by the suspects.

Confirming the incident in a statement on Sunday, Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said the state government had condoled with the two communities.

He prayed for the repose of the souls of those who lost their lives, and also wished those that were injured speedy recovery.”

“The Kaduna State Government has condoled Kadai and Kidandan communities of Giwa Local Government Area of the state, following attacks against innocent citizens by armed bandits,” the statement read.

“On Friday security operatives and local vigilante successfully repelled attempts by armed bandits to attack the Kidandan general area from a neighbouring state.

“The operatives and local vigilante in the Friday gun duel neutralised an unspecified number of the armed bandits, while many escaped with varying degrees of bullet wounds.”