Bandits have killed eight persons in an attack on Ungwan Gaida, Chikun local government. They also killed three people in a settlement in Marraban Jos, just as troops killed three bandits and arrested two accomplices.
A statement issued by Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, Wednesday, said the bandits also burnt down a church building and several houses in Ungwan Gaida.
“Security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked Ungwan Gaida community, near Kurmin Kaso, Chikun LGA. As of the time of this update, eight residents have been confirmed killed in this attack.
“They are: Samaila Gajere, Bawa Gajere, Bitrus Baba, Umaru Baba, Solomon Samaila, Sambo Kasuwa, Samuila Kasuwa and Gideon Bitrus.
“A building belonging to the Assemblies of God Church was razed by the bandits, along with several houses.
“Security agencies reported that armed bandits attacked herders settlement in Marraban Jos, Rigachikun, Igabi local government area. The report said the bandits invaded the settlement and rustled an unspecified number of cows.
“In the course of this, three of the herders were killed by the armed bandits. The deceased are identified as: Ibrahim Abubakar, Abdullahi Maitashi, Umar Abbas.
“In another development, Nigerian Navy troops stationed in Kujama neutralised three bandits and arrested two accomplices after repelling an attack on Wakwodna community, near Kasso village, Chikun local government area.
“According to operational feedback to the Kaduna state government, the troops stationed at the Kujama checkpoint responded to reports of an attack on Wakwodna village, and swiftly deployed for intervention.
“The bandits fled into surrounding bushes on sighting the troops, and abandoned some rustled cattle, which were rounded up and returned to their rightful owners.
“The troops engaged the bandits just before Kaso village, and in the gunfight, three bandits were neutralised. Two locals, who were injured in the exchange, were evacuated for medical attention.
“During the operation, the troops arrested a suspected bandit’s informant, Kapido Halilu, and a logistics supplier, Umar Maipashi. Food and medical supplies meant for the bandits were confiscated. The suspects were taken into custody for further investigation.
“Governor Nasir el-Rufai noted the report of the attack on Ungwan Gaida with sadness, and condoled with the families of the slain citizens, as he offered prayers for the repose of their souls,” Aruwan said.
