Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of an 80-year-old woman as well as some others by bandits in different Local Government Area of the State.
According to the State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, the 80-year-old woman was killed by bandits in Igabi Local Government Area, while Ward Head, two locals were killed in Chikun Local Government Area.
Aruwan added that one person was killed and three others injured in Giwa Local Government Area.
He said security agencies confirmed the killing of an aged woman in Sharu village, Igabi local government area.
Aruwan said the security report disclosed that the bandits invaded the village and raided several homes.
He said as they shot sporadically Hauwwa Umaru, 80, was hit by a bullet and died instantly.
He said in another incident, unknown gunmen killed one Samaila Yohanna, the Ward Head of Konti, in Chikun Local Government Area.
The Commissioner further confirmed that bandits killed two locals, Alhaji Sani and Malam Rabiu, at Dande also in Chikun Local Government Area.
He said in Giwa Local Government Area, the bandits barricaded the road between Fatika and Kidandan and opened fire on commuters plying the road and one unidentified woman was killed, and three other persons injured in the attack.
He said Governor Nasir el-Rufai noted the reports with sadness, and conveyed condolences to the families of the deceased, praying for the repose of their souls.
He also prayed for speedy recovery for the injured.
The Governor also implored security agencies to ensure diligent investigations into the disturbing incidents. (theconclaveng)
