Bandits raid Kaduna communities, kill policeman, 11 others

At least 18 people, including a policeman, have been killed in attacks across five communities in Chawai chiefdom in Kauru local government area of Kaduna State. The affected villages are; Kigom, Kikoba, Kishisho and Ungwa Magaji. Speaking with Daily Trust, a resident of one of the affected communities said the attackers invaded their community, shooting […]

At least 18 people, including a policeman, have been killed in attacks across five communities in Chawai chiefdom in Kauru local government area of Kaduna State.

The affected villages are; Kigom, Kikoba, Kishisho and Ungwa Magaji.

Speaking with Daily Trust, a resident of one of the affected communities said the attackers invaded their community, shooting at anything in sight.

Six people were reportedly killed at Ungwan Magaji, six in Kikoba, one in Kigam and five in Kishisho.

‘The invaders destroyed property worth millions of naira including farmlands in the affected areas,” said the resident who preferred anonymity.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Kaduna Command, ASP Muhammed Jalige, did not pick calls or respond to a text message sent to him at the time of filing this report.