Kaduna government in Northwestern Nigeria has confirmed the attack and killing of some citizens in six villages of Giwa local government area of the state.
A statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Friday, said government was still awaiting detailed security report in the attack that occurred between Thursday and Friday.
“Some citizens have been killed by bandits in six villages of Giwa LGA.
“The affected villages are Dillalai, Barebari, Dokan Alhaji Ya’u, Durumi, Kaya and Fatika.
“An unspecified number of locals were also kidnapped,” he said.
Aruwan assured that the state government would keep the general abreast of developments.
