Bandits kill six people in Kaduna amid worsening insecurity
The Kaduna government says bandits have killed six persons, leaving one injured in Igabi and Kauru local government areas.
The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, stated this in a Tuesday statement in Kaduna.
Mr. Aruwan said, “Six persons have been killed in isolated banditry incidents in Igabi and Kauru local government areas, as reported by security agencies.
“In Igabi local government area, the bandits barricaded the Birnin Yero-Tami road and killed one person. One (other) person was left injured and is now receiving treatment in a hospital.
“At Gwada village, also in Igabi LGA, an attack by gunmen left two persons dead.”
The commissioner said in another incident, bandits invaded Ungwan Kure and killed two residents.
Similarly, bandits attacked Amawan Dadi Rugan Jauru settlements in Kauru local government area and a resident known as ‘Likita’ was shot dead, he added.
He said Governor Nasiru El-Rufai had noted the reports with sadness and extended his condolences to the families of those killed while praying for their souls’ repose.
The governor also wished those injured a quick recovery.
(NAN).
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
States
Gov. Eno restates commitment to Akwa Ibom corps members’ welfare
Mr Nafiu urged employers to provide corps members with quality mentorship and conducive workplaces that promote productivity and personal growth.
Anti-Corruption
Alleged Fake Agency: Police arrest PFIPC DG Adeyemi
It was learnt that Mr Adeyemi was arrested by the Intelligence Response Team from Abuja in Osun State.Â
Diaspora
Youth forum urges FG to intensify efforts to protect Nigerians in South Africa
The group called for diplomatic action by the federal government against South African authorities, as well as compensation and restitution for affected Nigerians.
Economy
Volkswagen plans 50,000 fresh global job cuts amid growing competitive car market
The company had earlier agreed to reduce its workforce across all groups, including Porsche and Audi subsidiaries, by 50,000, bringing the total to 100,000.
States
Flooding: Ibeju-Lekki council begins rehabilitation work on Lakowe culvert
The chairman appealed to residents and road users to cooperate with the council officials.
Agriculture
Tinubu seeks end to Africa’s raw cocoa export era
Mr Tinubu said investors were developing a 70,000-tonne cocoa processing facility in Sagamu, Ogun State.
