The suspects and some of the villagers had allegedly threatened the residents over a disputed piece of land.
Bandits have continued to carry out attacks around Kachia despite its proximity to a military base and training centre.
The commissioner said Governor Nasir El-Rufai sent condolences to the families of those killed and all prayed for the repose of their souls.
Mr Suleiman was reportedly killed while he was “grazing his herds” in Sabanfan village.
“We no longer have dignity and respect for human life. We are now just living in suspicion of one another and this is very sad.”
A witness, Freeman Sankey, told The Gazette Wednesday by phone that the soldiers had conducted a house-to-house search, arresting youth leaders who voiced out against the endless killings of their residents
The police commissioner also said that the operatives would track and recover illegal arms.
The Church says the district heads play critical roles in security of their domain.
The attack on Jema’a Local Government Area occurred on Sunday morning, witnesses said.
