By our reporter| Armed bandits over the weekend in three different locations killed an 80-year-old woman, a ward head, and three others in attacks on Kaduna communities.
The Kaduna Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the killings in a statement on Sunday, said security agencies reported the killing of the woman in Sharu village, Igabi Local Government Area, to the Kaduna government.
According to Aruwan, the armed bandits invaded the village and raided several homes. As they shot sporadically, Hauwwa Umaru, 80, was hit by a bullet and died instantly.
“In another incident, unknown gunmen killed one Samaila Yohanna, the Ward Head of Konti, in Chikun Local Government Area,” the statement read in part.
Also in Chikun local government, bandits killed two locals, Alhaji Sani and Malam Rabiu, at Dande, while in Giwa Local Government Area, armed bandits barricaded the road between Fatika and Kidandan to open fire on commuters plying the road.
”One unidentified woman was killed, and three other persons were injured in the attack,” he said.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai, according to the statement, noted the reports with sadness, and conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased, praying for the repose of their souls.
The governor, he further stated, prayed for speedy recovery for the injured and tasked security agencies to ensure diligent investigations into the disturbing incidents.
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