In a statement issued on Thursday by the State Commissioner for Internal Security  and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan,  security agencies had reported that bandits attacked Nasarawa Kalgo community on the outskirts of Jaji, Rigachikun district in Igabi Local Government Area.

According to him, the bandits stormed the village and killed one resident.

“Similarly, bandits attacked the Kujama area of Chikun Local Government Area but were repelled by local vigilantes.

“However, as they retreated to their hideouts, the bandits attacked Janwuriya village in Kajuru Local Government Area and killed two brothers” he said.

Aruwan also noted that, in a separate incident, bandits invaded Maraban Kajuru, in Kajuru Local Government Area and killed one resident.

The commissioner said that Gov. Nasir el-Rufai expressed shock on the incident and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain, while sending his condolences to their families.

 The governor also enjoined security agencies to conduct diligent investigations into the incidents.

According to Aruwan,  patrols security would be sustained in the  areas affected.