Security agencies have reported a deadly attack on Goska community in Jema’a LGA.
According to the reports, the armed bandits invaded the community and killed four residents.
The quartet killed were identified as Wakili Kon, Yusuf Joshua, Martha Ayuba and Lami Peter.
Wakili Kon and Yusuf Joshua were attacked and killed on their farms by the assailants, Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs Samuel Aruwan said.
One woman, Laraba Silas, sustained gunshot injuries and was rushed to hospital.
Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness at the reports, and prayed for the repose of the souls of the residents who were brutally killed by the bandits.
The Governor sent his condolences to their families, and wished the injured citizen a quick recovery.
Security patrols are ongoing in the general area, alongside investigations into the attack.
In a separate statement, Aruwan also disclosed the killing of two citizens in Birnin Gwari and Giwa LGAs by armed bandits.
In Birnin Gwari LGA, the bandits killed one Yusuffa Karami at Maikulu, while one Fanyo Bello was confirmed dead following gun wounds inflicted by bandits at Ungwan Maikuzunniya of Giwa LGA in the early hours of Tuesday.
