Security agencies are currently investigating the reported bandits’ attack and killing of seven people in Katarma, Chikun LGA of Kaduna state.
A statement by the Kaduna state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, Tuesday said security agencies were equally investigating the attack on and kidnapping of four herders in Unguwar Tagwaye Doka in Kuriga ward of the local government area.
“Residents of Katarma general area of Chikun local government have informed the Kaduna state government that armed bandits killed seven persons in a location called Gbaja.
“According to the residents, the armed bandits killed seven persons identified as follows: Samson Hassan, Nuhu Hassan, Ali Hassan Tsoho Wasa, Gabriel Ahmadu, Dogara Sarki
and Shekwolo Yohanna.
“The residents also disclosed that the following citizens sustained injuries: Zamai Pada, Nuhu Bulus, Bani Sarki and Isaac Danjuma.
“The Kaduna state government has also received reports that bandits attacked Unguwar Tagwaye Doka in Kuriga Ward also of Chikun LGA, and kidnapped three herders identified as: Buhari Mika’l, Binta Auwa and Maryam Wada.
“Security agencies are conducting investigations at these locations, and the Kaduna state government awaits official reports and other details on the incidents. Citizens will be updated on these and other security developments across the state,” the statement said.
