Gunmen on Monday killed two people and burnt seven houses, one car and one motorcycle in Wawan Rafi II village, Zangon Kataf local government area of Kaduna state, Kaduna state government has said.
“Security agencies have reported that armed bandits this morning attacked Wawan Rafi II village, in Zangon Kataf local government area,” Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said.
“According to the report, two persons were killed in the attack, identified as Joshua Dauda and his seven-year-old son Philip Dauda. Also, seven houses, one car and one motorcycle were burnt in the attack.
“Security patrols mobilized to the area, repelled the assailants, who retreated into the forests adjoining the location. The troops recovered eight empty cases of 7.62mm ammunition at the scene of the attack.
“So far two corpses have been retrieved. The citizenry will be updated on further developments.
“Governor Nasir el-Rufai noted the reports with sadness, and prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed in the attack, while offering heartfelt condolences to their families,” Samuel Aruwan added.