Armed bandits reportedly killed seven persons within the last 72 hours in Chikun, Kajuru and Giwa local government areas of Kaduna State, an official of the state said last night, OBSERVERS TIMES.
According to him, the developments were reported to the Kaduna State Government by security agencies on yesterday.
The source who disclosed this to OBSERVERS TIMES said the bandits shot four kidnapped citizens at the outskirts of Tsohon Gayan general area of Chikun LGA.
“Two were identified as Solomon Bamaiyi and Francis Moses from Kakau village of the same LGA. The third was identified as being from Kachia town and the fourth remains unidentified.
“In I Station, Kajuru LGA, two citizens, Reuben Tanko and Sani Jibrin were also shot dead by a group of armed bandits.
“One Danjuma Alhaji, a native of Tsohon Farakwai of Igabi LGA was similarly killed by bandits at the outskirts of Galadima general area of Giwa LGA”, he added.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai was said to have sent condolences to their families and prayed for the repose of their souls.
“Furthermore, security agencies have carried out confidence building visit to Iri Station, where some citizens were killed and an unspecified number kidnapped.
“The Commissioner Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who led the delegation assured the community of government’s commitment to the security and peace of the general area”, the official explained.
He also said that collaboration between communities and security agencies is critical and must be cultivated towards enhancing security in areas that are difficult to access across the state.
