From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
12 people have been killed and nine others injured by bandits who attacked Gindin Dutse Makyali community of Kufana district in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Source said the bandits invaded the community around 5am on Sunday while the residents were still asleep and immediately started shooting sporadically.
The source also disclosed that 17 houses were burnt by the bandits during the attack that lasted for some hours without any help from security agencies.
The Sunday attack in Kajuru came on the heels of another reported attack in Kauru and Igabi LGAs by bandits which killed nine persons including a former Director of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and his younger brother in Kwassam and Gwada communities.
While, reacting to the renewed killings in Kajuru, the State governor, Uba Sani through his Overseeing Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan said, “While working with security forces and other critical stakeholders on mitigating security challenges, Governor Uba Sani received security reports on renewed bandits attacks resulting in loss of lives, kidnappings and destruction of properties in Kajuru and Igabi LGAs.
“Governor Sani who has been leading meetings with security forces, condemned the attacks in strong terms and prayed for the repose of the souls of the deceased. He also directed the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to, as a matter of urgency, assist the affected communities in Kajuru and Igabi LGAs following the razing of some of their houses and valuables.
“The Governor further reiterated the government’s dedication and commitment in tackling the security challenges experienced across the state.”