The Kaduna State Government, on Friday, confirmed the killing of 15 residents in separate bandits’ attacks in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas of the State.
In a statement issued by Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the State government also condoled victims of the attacks.
Aruwan said government was informed by security agencies that bandits attacked Rafin Sarki in Giwa LGA with 11 locals confirmed killed. They victims were identified as: Abdullahi Musa, Adamu Musa,Aminu Nasiru, Adamu Ibrahim, Yau Usman Ladan, Yunusa Saidu, Salisu Abdulrahman, Fati Usman,Yakubu Ya’u, Marwanu Ibrahim and one unidentified person.
The statement further said that similar security briefings revealed that Cibiya and Karamai communities in Kufana, Kajuru LGA, were attacked by bandits and two people were killed, namely Mr Idon Bonos and Mr Aston Namaskar while several persons were left injured.
Aruwan added that bandits killed two persons in Damari, Birnin Gwari LGA, namely Salisu Mai Tireda and Mohammed Maikaba.
“On a sad note, the Kaduna State Government has sent its deepest commiserations to families of several victims who were killed in attacks by bandits in Giwa, Birnin Gwari and Kajuru local government areas,” he stated.
He noted that Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep sadness over the incidents and sent his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the slain victims, while praying for the repose of their souls while praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
“The Government is engaging the security forces on these developments and other fronts,” Aruwan stated.
