…As 2 killed, pastors’ wives injured in church attack
The Kaduna State government has announced the killing of three travelers and two other people by armed bandits in the State.
The State’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, said security agencies had reported to the government the killing of three citizens in transit and injuring of several around the Lambar-Zango area of Kaduna-Zaria Road, in Igabi local government area.
Aruwan said security agencies had also reported to the government the killing of two people, with two others sustaining injuries, at Kabai general area of Chikun local government area of the State.
He said the agencies also reported a church building of the Assemblies of God denomination and one house was burnt by the attackers.
“Governor Nasir el-Rufa’i has condoled the families of the five citizens and prayed that God would grant them eternal rest.
“The Governor has directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to carry out an immediate assessment at the church and the other affected building in Kabai village”, he stated.
Aruwan added that el-Rufa’i further prayed for the speedy recovery of those receiving medical attention.
