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Bandits kill seven people in Kaduna

Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the reports with sadness.

• March 1, 2021
Kaduna State governor, Nasir el-rufai
Nasir el-rufai [Photo credit: ICIR]

The Kaduna government said bandits killed seven persons in different parts of the state.

On Sunday, Samuel Aruwan, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, confirmed the killing in a statement in Kaduna.

Mr. Aruwan said, “On a sad note, security agencies reported that bandits attacked some people in Kajinjiri village, Igabi local government area, and killed two residents.”

He added that one person sustained gunshot injuries and was receiving treatment at a nearby health facility.

“Similarly, in Rago village, also in Igabi local government area, bandits killed two locals,” he further disclosed.

He explained that, in a separate incident, gunmen invaded Kutura station, Kajuru local government area, and killed three residents.

The commissioner said Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the reports with sadness and condoled the families of those killed in the attacks while offering prayers for the repose of their souls.

He also wished the injured victims from Kajinjiri village a quick recovery.

(NAN).

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