Five persons have been reportedly killed by bandits and two others injured in an attack on Chikun and Igabi councils of Kaduna state.
This was disclosed by state commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan in a prees statement, he said security agencies reported to the State Government, the killing of Zakja Kure and Dare Daudu at Kabai general area of Chikun council.
He added that a church building of the Assemblies of God and one house were burnt by the attackers in Kabai, adding that “spouses of some pastors sustained injuries and are presently receiving medical attention in a private facility. The injured are: Maryamu Daniel Naomi Danie.
“Citizens will be updated on further developments emerging from the area,” Aruwan said.
Similarly, the commissioner said the security agencies also reported the killing of three citizens in transit and injuring of several others around the Lambar Zango area of Kaduna-Zaria Road in Igabi council.
He added that, “Citizens lost their lives following an attack by armed bandits.