Seven killed as bandits attack Kaduna communities

Seven persons have been killed by bandits following attacks on three communities in Kaduna.

Samuel Aruwan, commissioner for internal security and home affairs, confirmed the development on Sunday.

Aruwan said in an attack on Kerawa village in Igabi LGA, the bandits shot sporadically, killing four residents, while one person sustained injuries.

He listed the names of the deceased as Lado Shuaibu, Usman Haruna, Ayuba Muntari and Jafar Abdullahi.

“Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna state government that four people were killed, and one injured, during an attack by bandits in Kerawa, Igabi LGA,” Aruwan said in a statement.

“One Mallam Mamuda was left injured, as the bandits carted away some motorcycles and supplies from the community.

“In another incident, armed bandits attacked commuters along the Ungwan Rimi-Afana road in Zangon Kataf LGA. One Joshua Kawu sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and was rushed to hospital, where he was unfortunately confirmed dead.”

According to the commissioner, in another attack on Sabon Garin Ungwar Dalha in Igabi LGA, one Hadiza Mohammed was shot when bandits broke into some homes in the area, while in Ungwan Zallah in Udawa, Chikun LGA, a resident identified as Moses Jaja was shot dead.

The commissioner said Nasir el-Rufai, governor of Kaduna, “received the reports with deep sadness and conveyed his sincere condolences to the families of the citizens who were killed in the attacks”.

He said the governor wished the injured resident speedy recovery, and commiserated with residents of the affected communities.

Aruwan added that surveillance operations have been intensified in the affected areas.