Thirty-four people have been killed and houses destroyed in bandit attack on Madamai community in Kaura local government area of Kaduna state.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, confirmed the incident on Monday.
He said two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
He said security agencies reported to the government the killing of 34 citizens in an attack on Madamai community in Kaura local government area of the state.
He said seven people also sustained injuries and were rushed to a hospital in the neighbouring Plateau state.