At least two persons were killed, many injured and 30 cows rustled when bandits invaded Zangon Aya town in Igabi local government area of Kaduna state.
A statement by Kaduna state commissioner for internal security and home affairs, Samuel Aruwan, on Friday said the bandits also attacked Rugar Delu, a settlement on the fringes of the town and rustled about 30 cows belonging to one Delu Bafilata.
Mr Delu sustained gunshot injuries to the chest and is receiving treatment in hospital.
In another reported incident, the bandits invaded Ungwan Murtala in Yakawada, Giwa local government area, and shot one Inusa Ibrahim dead.
Three other residents sustained various degrees of injuries.
In Godogodo village of Jema’a local government area, armed bandits attempted to attack a police outpost but were effectively repelled by the personnel. However one Ayuba Madugu was killed by the gunmen.
The incident threatened to bring about an escalation of ethno-religious tensions in the area. Security operatives moved swiftly to douse the tension, and brought the situation under control.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the reports and commiserated with the families of the deceased, while praying for the repose of their souls. He wished those injured in the attack a speedy recovery.