Nigeria: Terrorists Kill 7 in Fresh Attacks in Igabi, Chikun, Zango-Kataf LGAs, Kaduna State

The Kaduna State government on Sunday said seven people have been killed in separate attacks by terror bandits operating in villages in three Local Government Areas of the State, namely Igabi, Chikun and Zango Kataf.

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said in a statement that four people were killed, and one injured during an attack by the bandits in Kerawa village of Igabi Local Government.

He said report by security agencies indicated that the bandits attacked the village, shooting sporadically, and in the process killed four residents.

According to the Commissioner, one other person was left injured, while the gunmen carted away some motorcycles and food supplies from the community.

This is even as two people were killed by bandits in two attacks in Igabi and Chikun LGAs when they Sabon Garin Ungwar Dalha, a village in the outskirts of the Maraban Jos area of Igabi LGA, and later broke into some homes, shooting into the air.

It was gathered that a woman was caught by their gunfire and died instantly.

Similarly, gunmen attacked Ungwan Zallah in Udawa of Chikun local, and shot one man to death.

In another incident, they attacked commuters along the Ungwan Rimi-Afana road in Zangon Kataf Local Government, killing one person in the process.

According to Aruwan, the victim sustained gunshot wounds to the chest, and was rushed to hospital, where he was unfortunately confirmed dead.

Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai said he has received the reports of the killings with deep sadness.

He conveyed his sincere condolences to the families of the citizens who were killed in the attacks across the local government areas and wished the injured person a speedy recovery, even as he commiserated with the attacked communities.

Related posts

2024: Tinubu’s Epiphany – Nigeria On Auto-pilot Propelled By Propaganda And Lies

In Awka, Priests Welfare Home Celebrates Christmas Party for Elderly Priests

Desperate Crowds And Foods Of Death

This website uses Cookies to improve User experience. We assume this is OK...If not, please opt-out! Read More