Unknown gunmen suspected to be bandits have invaded Makarau Jankasa community in Zango Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing nine people.
Residents are said to have fled their homes in droves to neighbouring communities as a result of the attack.
The fresh attack came barely 72 hours after a similar attack on Warkan community in the same local government area where nine people were also killed, many injured and 12 houses burnt down.
A resident, Mr. Donald Bityong, who confirmed the incident to LEADERSHIP on Monday, said the attackers invaded the Makarau Jankasa community on Sunday at around 5pm.
He said security operatives arrived at the village at a time when the criminals had already perpetrated their act and disappeared into the bush.
Bityong called on the federal and state governments, including security agencies, to redouble their efforts in securing lives and properties.
“These attacks are too much for us to bear; no one is safe in our community. Nobody can go to the farm now,” he added.