Bandits Kill 4, Rustle 30 Cows In Kaduna

The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of four persons in three separate bandit attacks across three Local Government Areas of the state.

The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, made the disclosure in a statement on Friday.

Mr Aruwan revealed that two residents, Falalu Dari and Sabiu Idris, were killed at the Zangon Aya town in Igabi Local Government Area of the state.

According to the statement, the bandits also attacked Rugar Delu, a settlement on the fringes of the town and rustled about 30 cows belonging to one Delu Bafilata, a herder.

“Delu sustained gunshot injuries to the chest and is receiving treatment in hospital,” the statement disclosed.

In another development, armed bandits invaded Ungwan Murtala in Yakawada, Giwa Local Government Area and shot one, Inusa Ibrahim, dead, while injuring three others.

The three residents receiving treatment are Mustapha Ya’u, Bilyaminu Saidu and Bilyaminu Abubakar.

In Godogodo village of Jema’a Local Government Area, armed bandits attempted to attack a police outpost but were repelled by the operatives, although one person, Ayuba Madugu, was killed.

According to Mr Aruwan, the incident threatened to bring about an escalation of ethno-religious tensions in the area.

He noted that security operatives swiftly moved to douse the tension and brought the situation under control.

The statement said: “Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the reports and commiserated with the families of the deceased while praying for the repose of their souls while he wished those injured a speedy recovery.

“He further commended security agencies and community leaders for de-escalating the tension that arose in Godogodo town, which resulted in erecting of barricades on the Gidanwaya-Godogodo-Jagindi road, causing motorists to retreat in panic.

“The governor, therefore, appealed to the residents of Godogodo to work together and not perceive criminality from an ethno-religious standpoint.

“He urged them to cooperate with security agencies and other stakeholders to tackle criminals.”