Daredevil bandits in Kaduna appeared to be resuming their deadly operations after a lull caused by military operations, with a total of 15 people killed in the state’s three local government areas over the past few days.
According to a statement made by Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security and home affairs in Kaduna, the bandits have killed a total of 15 people over the course of the last few days in the Giwa, Birnin Gwari, and Kajuru Local Government Areas.
In Rafin Sarki in Giwa LGA, where the bandits massacred 11 locals, the highest number of fatalities occurred.
Aruwan said, “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 LGAs”.
He said security agencies informed to the government that bandits attacked Rafin Sarki in Giwa LGA, with 11 locals confirmed killed.
“Similar briefings revealed that Cibiya and Karamai communities in Kufana, Kajuru LGA were attacked by bandits and two people were killed while several people were injured, ” he said.
The commissioner further said that bandits killed two people in Damari, Birnin Gwari LGA of the state..
He added that Kaduna State Government (KDSG) has condoled with victims of attacks.
According to Aruwan, Gov. Nasir El-Rufai expressed deep sadness at these reports, and sent his heartfelt sympathy to the families of the slain victims, while praying for the repose of their souls.
“The governor also prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured,” Aruwan said.
He added that the government was engaging the security forces on the development and other fronts.