Bandits killed 18 people during attacks across Igabi and Chikun local governments in Kaduna state, the state commissioner of internal security, Samuel Aruwan, said on Wednesday.
He said many of the houses in the community were burnt down, along with storehouses and barns, while about 20 cows were rustled and a number of poultry slaughtered and carted away.
Some residents were abducted, with an unspecified number of injured victims are receiving treatment in hospitals.
Aruwan said security agencies earlier conducted armed reconnaissance around Anaba village.
The crew observed houses on fire and locals migrating to nearby settlements. Some motorbikes were observed with suspicious movements underneath some trees; probing shots were fired at these.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted the reports with sadness, and sent condolences to the families of all those killed in these attacks, while offering prayers for the repose of their souls. He also wished the injured a quick recovery, the statement said.
