Suspected bandits have killed six persons and injured eight people in a fresh attack on the Ambe community, Southern Kaduna area of Kaduna State.
It was gathered that the bandits invaded the village on Sunday night and unleashed terror in the community.
According to a resident, Micah, the bandits started by moving from one house to another.
Also speaking on the attack, a member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Daniel Amos, said in a statement that six people were killed in the attack while eight others sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment at the hospital.
He condemned the latest attack aimed at destabilising the already peace and security existing in his constituency.
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The federal lawmaker called on all residents of Sanga Local Government Area to remain calm and peaceful as they work towards finding a lasting solution to the insecurity in the area.
“We must continue to promote peaceful coexistence among our diverse communities, irrespective of our differences.
“I also call on the security agencies to act swiftly to apprehend the perpetrators of this evil act and bring them to justice. The safety of our people must remain a top priority. We cannot allow the criminals to continue to operate with impunity.
“Finally, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, Arak chiefdom, Sanga Local Government Area, and the government of our dear State. I also pray for a speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries”.
Also, the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident, saying that one suspect had been arrested in connection with the attack.
He said the police and troops of Operation Safe Haven, upon getting a distress call, rushed to the community and engaged the bandits in a gun duel during which one of the bandits was arrested while the rest escaped into the forest with bullet wounds.
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