Report has revealed that armed bandits on Sunday night invaded Wusasa in Zaria local government area of Kaduna State, and kidnapped the Wazirin Wusasa, Professor Aliyu Mohammed, the Professor’s son, Abdulaziz Aliyu, was killed by the bandits, while his nephew, one Abba Kabiru, was injured and is receiving treatment in hospital.

Confirming the incident, the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Kaduna State, Samuel Aruwan said on Monday night that security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that armed bandits on Sunday, also attacked commuters on the road from Anaba village to Birnin Yero town in Igabi local government area.

He also revealed that one Lawali Abdulhameed, a resident of Anaba village, was shot dead by the bandits as he attempted to escape the attack.

Similarly, armed bandits on motorcycles swarmed Iyatawa village of Giwa local government area.

In an attempt to intervene, groups of local vigilantes confronted the bandits, eventually forced them to disperse. However, two of the local vigilantes, Malam Auwalu and Alassan Shehu, were killed during the encounter, as ground and air patrols were quickly mobilized to the location for a comprehensive engagement.

Governor Nasir El-Rufai on receiving the reports immediately sent condolences to the families of the slain residents and vigilantes, praying for the repose of their souls. He also prayed for a speedy recovery for the injured and thanked the military for the swift response in deploying forces to the affected community in Giwa local government area.