KADUNA — In an operation that lasted 72 hours in three local government areas of the Kaduna State by Armed bandits seven persons were killed in the fresh attacks.
The attacks were carried out in Chikun, Kajuru, and Giwa local government areas.
According to the agencies, bandits shot four kidnapped citizens at the outskirts of Tsohon Gayan general area of Chikun LGA.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan in a statement issued on Sunday disclosed that the killings were reported to the Kaduna State Government by security agencies on Saturday.
“Two were identified as Solomon Bamaiyi and Francis Moses from Kakau village of the same LGA. The third was identified as being from Kachia town and the fourth remains yet unidentified.”
“In Iri Station, Kajuru LGA, two citizens, Reuben Tanko and Sani Jibrin were also shot dead by a group of armed bandits.”
“One Danjuma Alhaji, a native of Tsohon Farakwai of Igabi LGA was similarly killed by bandits at the outskirts of Galadima general area of Giwa LGA.” The statement added.
The statement declared that Governor Nasir El-Rufai has sent condolences to their families and prayed for the repose of their souls.
“Furthermore, security agencies have carried out a confidence-building visit to Iri Station, where some citizens were killed and an unspecified number kidnapped.”
“The Commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who led the delegation assured the community of Government’s commitment to the security and peace of the general area.”
Aruwan also said that collaboration between communities and security agencies is critical and must be cultivated towards enhancing security in areas that are difficult to access across the state.
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