Bandits have killed five people and injured one in fresh attacks in Katarma village in Chikun local government area.
In another incident, troops under the auspices of Operation Safe Haven reported a clash between some youths in Atuku village, Jema’a LGA.
During the clash, one person was attacked by two youths, and sustained a deep gash to the forehead, a statement by the state commissioner for internal security and home affairs Samuel Aruwan, said on Sunday.
One of the assailants was arrested for profiling and Investigation. The injured victim was rushed to hospital for treatment.
Also, troops of Operation Safe Haven while on patrol discovered the decomposing corpse of a resident of Yagbak village in Zangon Kataf LGA. The deceased was reported missing on 24 March 2021. The corpse has since been buried.
Receiving the reports, Governor Nasir El-Rufai prayed for the repose of those slain, and sent condolences to their families, while wishing the injured a quick recovery.
He also tasked security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the clash in Atulu village in Jema’a local government area.
