The Kaduna State Government has on Thursday confirmed the killing of four persons by bandits across Igabi and Chikun local government areas of the state.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna.
Mr Aruwan said that the bandits attacked Nasarawa Kalgo community on the outskirts of Jaji, Rigachikun district in Igabi Local Government Area, where one resident of the Village was killed.
As they returned to their hideouts after being repelled local vigilantes from Kujama area of Chikun Local Government Area, the bandits attacked Janwuriya village in Kajuru Local Government Area and killed two brothers.
Mr Aruwan noted that bandits also invaded Maraban Kajuru, in Kajuru Local Government Area and killed one resident.
Gov. Nasir Elrufai expressed shock on the incident and prayed for the souls of the slain while sending his condolences to their families.
The governor also enjoined security agencies to conduct diligent investigations into the incidents.