At least 12 persons have been killed in a fresh attack by bandits in a Fulani settlement in Kaduna State.
The bandits reportedly stormed Na’ikko village in Giwa Council of the state and started shooting sporadically.
In the process, they razed down many houses in the community.
Nura Haruna, who lost two sons and two of his brothers in the unfortunate attack, confirmed the violence when the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, visited displaced persons at Barrkalahu.
Since the incident, most residents have fled their homes and are presently taking refuge at Barkallahu village in Igabi Council.
During his visit, Aruwan commiserated with the victims and appealed to them to shun any form of reprisals.
The commissioner assured the people that the government would do everything within its powers to arrest the masterminds of the attack.
The incident comes days after suspected armed bandits killed an eight-month pregnant health worker along the Kaduna-Birnin Gwari highway, after opening fire on a commercial vehicle travelling to the state. The woman was killed while traveling to Kaduna from Birnin Gwari at a place called Zankoro before Unguwar Yako on Sunday, January 24.
It was gathered that the bandits opened fire on the commercial vehicle around noon in an attempt to stop the vehicle.
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