The Kaduna State Government has confirmed the killing of three people in Giwa and Zangon Kataf Local Government Areas on Monday.
The state government said security agencies reported that armed bandits attacked Garawa, Doka and Unguwan Yaya villages, all in Fatika District in Giwa LGA where two people were killed and many others abducted.
The State Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, also said suspected bandits attacked locals at a recreational centre at Wawan Rafi village in Zangon Kataf LGA where they killed one John Isah and left three others injured.
Aruwan said security agencies had recovered two AK 47 rifles along with over 43 rounds of ammunition from two individuals identified as Malachi Akut and Gabas Gaje who were arrested for further interrogation.
He, however, said security report indicated that while the troops were trailing the bandits, an irate mob comprising youths and some individuals launched a violent protest and forcibly freed the arrested suspects from custody, aiding their escape.
The commissioner added that bandits had been neutralised in air missions across Birnin Gwari, Giwa, Igabi and Chikun LGAs of the state.
He said Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness over the reports and prayed for the repose of the souls of the slain while frowning at the disruption of security operations by youths in Zangon Kataf.
