Nine persons have been killed in various attacks in Chikun, Zangon Kataf, Igabi and Zaria local government areas of Kaduna State, according to a security report.
A statement issued by the Kaduna State Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan explained, “The military and police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that nine people have been killed in various attacks occurring in Chikun, Zangon Kataf, Igabi and Zaria local government areas.”
According to the statement, three persons were killed when bandits barricaded the Buruku-Udawa section of the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari road in Chikun Local Government Area, namely, Umma Ibro Kontagora, Abdullahi Noma Kontagora and one male adult, yet to be identified.
The statement explained that one person, identified as Jamilu Kafinta Udawa, sustained gunshot injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital.