Armed bandits kill man, son in Kaduna Community

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed a man and his son in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.

This happens a few days after 23 people were killed in five local government areas of the state.

The incident was contained in a short statement issued by the Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan on Friday.

The statement said that the suspected bandits stormed Baka village in Igabi Local Government Saturday morning shooting sporadically.

The Commissioner explained that the bandits were targeting one Mr. Sanusi Musa who they wanted to kidnap.

He said upon getting to Sanusi’s residence, the bandits opened fire, which led to the death of a man and his son.

Meanwhile, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has expressed sadness over the attacks and condoled the family of the slain father and son, while offering prayers for the repose of their souls.