Kaduna State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said some bandits have invaded three communities in the Giwa Local Government Area of the state, killing at least 20 persons.
The commissioner gave the names of the attacked communities to include Kauran Fawa, Marke, and Riheya.
The Commissioner, who stated this in a statement titled, ‘Over 20 killed, property destroyed by bandits in Giwa LGA’, on Sunday, said, “The Military and Police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that over 20 citizens were killed during attacks by bandits on several villages in Giwa local government area.
“According to the report, bandits attacked Kauran Fawa, Marke and Riheya villages in Idasu, Giwa LGA, leaving more than 20 residents dead as of the time of this update.
“Houses, trucks, and cars were also burnt, along with agricultural produce at various farms.” The Commissioner quoted Governor Nasir El-Rufai to have expressed sadness over the attacks.
