Bandits have killed a community leader in Ungwan Ayaba, even as gunmen killed four people in Sabon Birnin and three people in Na’ikko, in Chikun, Igabi and Giwa local governments, respectively, of Kaduna state.
The Na’ikko youth, in a reprisal, attacked a neighbouring community killing two people. Just as Kaduna state government urged private schools in high-risk communities to avoid being victim of kidnapping by adhering to security advisories.
A statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, on Friday indicated that two people were injured in Sabon Birnin, adding that the state government had intervened in nipping in the bud a brewing crisis in Sabongari local government.
“Security agencies have reported that armed bandits invaded Na’ikko village in Giwa LGA. Community volunteers engaged the bandits and in the ensuing gun duel, three residents were killed, identified as: Alhaji Shafiu, Alhaji Balailu Sani, Abdulsamad Hussaini.
“In a reaction to this, youths of Na’ikko village attacked a nearby Fulani settlement, Rugan Abdulmuminu and killed two persons whom they alleged to be involved in the initial attack. These were identified as: Abdulmuminu Agwai, Samaila Agwai.
“In another incident, armed bandits invaded Dakyauro village, Sabon Birni, Igabi LGA and killed four persons after rustling about 25 cows. The four persons killed were listed as: Musbahu Yusuf, Basiru Jaafaru, Ja’afaru Yahaya, Umaru Sulaiman. Two persons were injured in the attack: Anas Ibrahim and Aisha Abbas.
“Similarly, a community leader, Dauda Adamu, was killed by bandits at Ungwan Ayaba in Chikun LGA. Armed bandits also invaded farmlands on the outskirts of Gigani village, Kerawa, Igabi LGA and rustled about 14 bulls being used by farmers to plough the land.
“Receiving these reports, Governor Nasir el-Rufai sent condolences to the families of all who lost their lives in the attacks, as he prayed for the repose of their souls. He also wished those injured a speedy recovery,” the statement read.
It added: “Going further, Governor el-Rufai assured farmers in the Giwa, Igabi, Birnin Gwari, Kajuru and Chikun LGAs of the government’s awareness of their plight, and is taking active steps towards ensuring that they would continue to pursue their livelihoods in safety.
“The governor also addressed reports received on brewing tension in the Bomo community, Sabon Gari LGA, between residents and the Nigerian Army. The Governor appealed to members of the community to maintain calm, as the matter had been reported and steps were being taken in conjunction with the Emir of Zazzau, to address the situation.
“The Kaduna state government has urged private schools operating in high-risk areas to adhere to the security advisories issued to them. This followed reports that some schools have continued to operate outside of the guidelines presented to them by the security agencies for the safety of their students and staff.”
