At least nine persons have been killed, with five others injured and several livestock reportedly rustled by gunmen in latest attacks in Kaduna State.
Njenje Media News reports that the affected communities are located in Igabi and Zaria Local Government Areas of the state.
Security troops also killed two suspected bandits in Igabi Local Government Area.
Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, in a statement on Tuesday explained that reports from security operatives showed that gunmen invaded Sabon Birni village and a herders settlement in Rigachikun community, both in Igabi local council where they shot and killed seven villagers.
According to the Commissioner, four persons were also injured while goats, sheeps and other livestock were reportedly rustled.
Furthermore, The bandits also attacked another herders’ settlement in Barebare, Zaria Local Council where they also killed two persons, injured another also also rustled livestock.
