Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested three people who allegedly provide medical services to bandits terrorising parts of the State.
Bandits had killed three persons during an attack on communities in Kajuru and Igabi Local Government Areas.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the developments said, expended rounds of AK-47 ammunition were found at the locations.
He however said security patrols were proceeding with investigations in the general area.
Kaduna has been plagued by incessant attacks from bandits
He said: “According to the reports, armed bandits invaded Rafin Roro village, Kajuru local government area. One Barnabas Isa, a resident of the village, was shot dead.
“Eleven expended rounds of AK-47 ammunition were found at the location. Security patrols are proceeding with investigations in the general area.
“Similarly, one Suleiman Yunusa was killed by armed bandits at a settlement near Maraban Jos, Igabi local government area.
“Armed bandits also killed one Musa Bala at the outskirts of Garu village, Igabi LGA, after rustling an unspecified number of cows belonging to Salmanu Beti, his brother.
“Security operatives gave pursuit and exchanged gunfire with the bandits. One bandit was found wandering in the forest, as the others escaped with gunshot wounds.
“Furthermore, two suspects, Ibrahim Bala and Salisu Yusuf, were arrested by the Police in Buruku, Chikun LGA, for providing medical services to bandits.”
