Kaduna: Bandits kill five, burn church, injure pastors’ wives

Kaduna: Bandits kill five, burn church, injure pastors’ wives

Nigeria Today

Mboutidem Emma-Ukpanah

June 5, 2021

No fewer than five persons have been killed on Saturday by bandits who invaded some communities in Chikun and Igabi local government areas respectively of Kaduna State.

Security report said two persons were killed in Kabai area of Chikun local government, while three others were killed in Lambar Zangon area of Igabi local government.

Several persons, including wives of Pastors were reported injured in the bloody attacks.

The bandits, according to a statement by the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, also succeeded in burning down a church and a house in the areas.

“Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government the killing of two citizens, as two others sustained injuries at Kabai general area of Chikun LGA.

“The agencies also reported a church building of the Assemblies of God denomination and one house were burnt by the attackers…”

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