The Kaduna State Government on Tuesday, confirmed that suspected bandits attacked Kaduna communities, killed 17 persons, injured five and rustled several cows belonging to Fulani herders in separate attacks in the state.
This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday by the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan.
According to him, security forces have reported to the Kaduna State Government that nine persons have been killed, five injured and hundreds of animals rustled by bandits during three separate attacks across Igabi and Zaria Local Government Areas of the state.
He added that bandits also attacked Kudu da Gari settlement in Sabon Birni, Igabi LGA and killed seven residents.
