Bandits kill 20 in Kaduna

Bandits kill 20 in Kaduna

By: Our Reporter

At least 20 persons were reportedly killed by Bandits Operating in North Central Nigeria.

The attack, according to eyewitnesses, occurred in Giwa local government area of Kaduna state, where properties worth millions of naira were also said to have been destroyed by the bandits.

The attack on Saturday at Giwa local government area of Kaduna state came barely 24 hours after the Nigerian military were said to have raided the enclave of a dreaded Bandits leader, Bello Turji in Zamfara State, northwest Nigeria killing over 30 bandits according to sources.

The Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna state, Mr Samuel Aruwan, confirmed this in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.

Aruwan stated that the military and police reported to the government that more than 20 persons were killed during bandits’ attacks on villages in the local government area.

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“Bandits attacked Kauran Fawa, Marke and Riheya villages in Idasu, Giwa Local Government Area, leaving more than 20 residents dead as of the time of this update.

“Houses, trucks, and cars were also burnt, along with agricultural produce on various farms,’’ he added.

The commissioner stated that Gov. Nasir El-Rufai, who received the reports with sadness, sent condolences to the families of the victims and prayed for divine repose of victims’ souls.

“The Governor also commiserated with the affected communities and directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to conduct an urgent assessment of the area towards providing relief.

“The identities of the victims will be published once further details are confirmed by the Kaduna State government.” The Commissioner said.

Bandits kill 20 in Kaduna