By Gabriel Udeh, Kaduna
Again armed bandits have killed six people and left one person injured on Tuesday across communities in Igabi and Kauru local government areas of Kaduna state.
A statement by internal security and Home affairs commissioner Mr Samuel Aruwan said that the six persons were killed in isolated banditry incidents occurring in the two LGAs, as reported by security agencies.
In Igabi local government area, the report said, the armed bandits barricaded the Birnin Yero-Tami road and killed one Hussaini Suleiman Dari, While One Dahiru Saidu was left injured, and now receiving treatment in a hospital.
“At Gwada village, Igabi local government area, an attack by gunmen left two persons, Yahuza Sale and Garba Sule, dead”, second update security report stated.
“In another incident, armed bandits invaded Ungwan Kure, and killed two residents, Mohammed Sani Suleiman and Yahuza Sale”, it stated.
Similarly, armed bandits attacked Amawan Dadi Rugan Jauru settlements in Kauru local government area. One resident known simply as “Likita” was shot dead, the reported added.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the reports with sadness, and sent his condolences to the families of those killed, while praying for the repose of their souls. He also wished those injured citizen a quick recovery”, the release added.