At least eight persons have been killed after bandits invaded the Ungwan Gaida community near Kurmin Kaso in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
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This was disclosed in a statement issued by Samuel Aruwan, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, on Wednesday.
According to Aruwan, several houses, including the Assemblies of God Church, were razed by the bandits, who stormed the community in large numbers.
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The commissioner identified those killed by the bandits as Samaila Gajere, Bawa Gajere, Bitrus Baba, Umaru Baba, Solomon Samaila, Sambo Kasuwa, Samuila Kasuwa, and Gideon Bitrus.
The statement read: “Security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked Ungwan Gaida community, near Kurmin Kaso, Chikun LGA.
“As of the time of this update, eight residents have been confirmed killed in the attack.
“A building belonging to the Assemblies of God Church was razed by the bandits, along with several houses.”
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Aruwan also disclosed that troops of the Nigerian Navy stationed in the Kujama General Area neutralized three bandits and arrested two accomplices after repelling an attack on Wakwodna community, near Kasso Village, Chikun Local Government Area.
The troops stationed at the Kujama checkpoint responded to reports of an attack on Wakwodna Village and swiftly deployed for intervention, he added.
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The statement read: “The troops engaged the bandits just before Kaso Village, and in a gunfight, three bandits were neutralized.
“Two locals who were injured in the exchange were evacuated for medical attention.
“During the operation, the troops arrested a suspected bandits informant, Kapido Halilu, and a logistics supplier, Umar Maipashi.
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“Food and medical supplies meant for the bandits were confiscated. The suspects were taken into custody for further investigation,” he said.
Aruwan said Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness over the latest attack on Ungwan Gaida and condoled the families of the slain citizens as he offered prayers for the repose of their souls.
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