The military and police authorities have confirmed to Kaduna State Government that nine people have been killed in separate attacks in Chikun, Zangon Kataf, Igabi and Zaria local government areas.
The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan announced in a statement on Friday that three people were killed when bandits barricaded the Buruku-Udawa section of the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road in Chikun LGA.
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He identified the victims as: Umma Ibro Kontagora, Abdullahi Noma Kontagora, and One male adult, yet to be identified
The statement added that one Jamilu Kafinta Udawa, sustained gunshot injury and is receiving treatment in hospital.
In the Yola-Kadi general area also of Chikun LGA, bandits killed one Danjuma Maiungwa and left another resident injured.
Furthermore, Aruwan said bandits killed two people in Sako village, Zangon Kataf LGA. The victims were identified as Samson Maza and David Garba.
Also in Zangon Kataf LGA, two corpses were discovered by a patrol team in the Kurfi-Magamiya general area. The corpses were identified as the remains of Nehemiah Abba and Samuel Gwazah.
In Zaria LGA, one Alhaji Habibu was shot to death by bandits in Saye village.
He said Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at these reports, prayed for the repose of the souls of those killed in the attacks and speedy recovery for the injured.
“The Governor conveyed his deepest sympathies to the victims’ families and called on security forces to intensify operations against criminal elements across the state” the statement ended.
