No fewer than five persons have been confirmed killed by bandits during an attack on Katarma village in Chikun local government area of Kaduna State.
Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incident also said one person was injured during the attack.
The Commissioner also disclosed that the decomposing corpse of a man who had been missing since March 24, 2021 was discovered by the troops in Zangon-Kataf Local Government Area.
Aruwan said: “Security agencies have reported that armed bandits attacked Katarma village in Chikun local government area.
“According to the report, five persons were killed in the attack, listed as: Samson Danladi, Luka Gajere, Amos Ali, Titus Baba and Damali Musa.
“One person was injured, and is receiving treatment in a neighbouring state.
“In another incident, troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven reported a clash between some youths in Atuku village, Jema’a LGA. During the clash, one Afiniki Thomas was attacked by two youths, and sustained a deep gash to the forehead.
“One of the assailants, Sani Safiyanu was arrested for profiling and Investigation. The injured victim was rushed to hospital for treatment.
“Furthermore, troops of Operation Safe Haven while on patrol discovered the decomposing corpse of one Paul Simon, a resident of Yagbak village in Zangon Kataf LGA. The deceased was reported missing on 24th March 2021. The corpse has since been buried.”
