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Police Arrest Suspects Providing Medical Services To Bandits

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The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested two suspects providing medical assistance to bandits in Buruku, Chikun Local Government Area of the state.

Kaduna Government which disclosed this development, however, stated that three people were killed by gunmen in different locations in the state within the last 48 hours.

The  Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr Samuel Aruwan, in one of the attacks, bandits invaded Rafin Roro village in Kajuru local government area and killed one person.

“Eleven expended rounds of AK-47 ammunition were found at the location. Security patrols are proceeding with investigations in the general area.

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“Similarly, one citizen was killed by bandits at a settlement near Maraban Jos, Igabi local government area.

“Similarly, one citizen was killed by bandits at a settlement near Maraban Jos, Igabi local government area.

“Bandits also killed one at the outskirts of Garu village, Igabi LGA, after rustling an unspecified number of cows belonging to two persons.”

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Aruwan added security operatives engaged the bandits, and one of them was found roaming about in the bush while others escaped with bullet wounds.

The Commissioner noted that the state Governor, Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness as he prayed for the repose of the slain citizens, and sent condolences to their families.

The governor commended the Kaduna State Police Command for the arrests in Chikun LGA, and urged that thorough investigations be pursued to conclusion.”

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