Suspected bandits on Sunday killed four persons and injured one during an attack in Kerawa, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
A resident of the area, Ahmadu Shinkafi, told reporters that the bandits also stole motorcycles and supplies from their victims.
Confirming the killing by bandits, the state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, said security agencies have reported the incident to the state government.
He named the victims as; Lado Shuaibu, Usman Haruna, Ayuba Muntari and Jafar Abdullahi
According to the statement, one Mallam Mamuda was left injured, as the bandits made away withh some motorcycles and supplies from the community.
In another incident, armed bandits attacked commuters along the Ungwan Rimi-Afana road in Zangon Kataf LGA.
He said, one Joshua Kawu sustained gunshot wounds to the chest and was rushed to hospital, where he was confirmed dead.
The statement said Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the reports with deep sadness. He conveyed his sincere condolences to the families of the citizens who were killed in the attacks across the two local government areas.
He wished the injured person a speedy recovery as he commiserated with the attacked communities.
He said security agencies have sustained and intensified patrols in both areas.