Bandits have attacked a hamlet and killed six persons on Saturday in Chikun Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
The attack occurred at Fadaman Rimi hamlet, a remote settlement near Udawa village in the local government area.
One person survived the attack, but the bandits were confirmed to have rustled some cows.
The Spokesman of Kaduna State Police Command, DSP Yakubu Sabo, who confirmed the incident, gave the names of those killed as Saminu, Wosha, Isiya, Titus, Madami and Tanko, whose surnames were not yet ascertained.
He added that one Ikoniya, who sustained gunshot injury, has been admitted in hospital for treatment.
Sabo said: “On receipt of the information, teams of detectives have been mobilised to the area on general search mission for possible arrest of the culprits and recovery of the rustled cattle.
“The Commissioner of Police, Mr. Ali Janga, is saddened over this ugly incident and wishes to commiserate with the families of the deceased persons.
“The CP assures the good people of Kaduna State that the perpetrators will be apprehended and be brought to justice.”
Sabo enjoined the public to assist the Police with relevant information on the whereabouts of suspicious persons in their localities.
Trending
- Federation Cup: NFF warns states over inconclusive competition
- Premier League confirms Forest four-point deduction
- Eminent Nigerians at The Patriots parley speak on way forward for Nigeria
- Alleged unpaid entitlements: 183 ex-Niger Delta agitators sue FG, PAP
- Photo: Shell MD meets Ghana’s Minister of Energy
- Erotic Monday Night: Sex with a familiar stranger, by Tiwa Says
- Sanwo-Olu, Anyaoku, Adebanjo, others demand new Nigerian constitution
- Ramadan: StarTimes unwraps discounts, supercharged family entertainment