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Bandits open fire on Chikun residents, kill four, injure Buhari, Sani, Saleh, others

Suspected gunmen have killed four persons in a fresh attack in Kaduna villages.

The Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, made this known in a statement.

He said the incident happened Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement, Aruwan said two others were killed, while eight others were injured by bandits in Giwa attacks.

According to the statement, “security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked Maskoro community of Kakau Ward, and Akunakwo of Gwagwada Ward, both in Chikun local government area.

“According to the report, two persons were killed in Maskoro, identified as Nehemiah Ishaku and Yunana Mai-Mulo. Two persons were similarly killed in Akunakwo, identified as Haruna Dogo and Danjuma Jagaba.

“In a separate incident, between Hayin Inji and Kidandan town in Giwa local government, armed bandits attacked and killed one Alhaji Yahuza Jinaidu in a bid to dispossess him of his motorcycle. ”

Aruwan further explained that “Also in Giwa Local Government Area, at ‘Yan Rake, Galadimawa, bandits wielding sophisticated weapons opened fire injuring nine persons listed as:

Usama Mohammad, Buhari Rabiu, Buhari Rabe, Waazzamu Audu, Sani Hamisu, Dini Saleh, Mai Lado Mai rake, Sabitu Isa, Kabiru Lado” the statement further added.

“One of these victims, Kabiru Lado, eventually died as he was being rushed to the hospital. Others are receiving treatment, with some having been discharged.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep sadness at these reports and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain while sending his condolences to their families. He urged security agencies to ramp up responses to curb such attacks.

“Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing into the incidents, as vigorous patrols continue in the general areas.”

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