Gunmen have killed eight people and injured four others in separate attacks spanning Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru Local Government Areas (LGAs) of Kaduna state.
According to the Kaduna state government, the attacks took place in Kan Hawa Zankoro, near Ungwan Yako in Chikun, Kajuru and Hayin Kanwa village, Fatika district, Giwa LGAs.
“Eight people have been killed, and four injured by armed bandits in separate attacks across Chikun, Giwa and Kajuru local government areas. These were outlined in reports made by security agencies to the Kaduna state government,” Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs said.
Samuel Aruwan said, “At Kan Hawa Zankoro, near Ungwan Yako in Chikun local government area, armed bandits shot at a vehicle, which then somersaulted, leading to the deaths of six persons, and leaving four others injured.
“Those who lost their lives in the crash are listed as: Aisha Bello, Uwaliya Alhaji Shehu, Ramatu Sani, Muhammad Shehu, Aminu Ibrahim and Ibrahim Abdu. The injured are: Zainab Alhaji Usman, Surayya Bello, Khalifa Sani and Ushe Sani
“In another incident, armed bandits attacked locals at Iburu in Kajuru LGA, and killed one Amos Yari.
“Furthermore, armed bandits invaded Hayin Kanwa village, Fatika district, Giwa LGA, and shot dead one Alhaji Sule, a business man in the area, after he resisted their attempts to kidnap him.
“Governor Nasir el-Rufai received the reports with sadness, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those slain, while sending condolences to their families. He also wished the injured a speedy recovery.”
