Some bandits in the early hours of Saturday raided Baka Village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State, killing a farmer and his son.
The bandits were said to have invaded the village with the intention of kidnapping them.
The state Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the incident, added that the farmer and son both resisted being kidnapped and were shot. They reportedly died on the spot.
Aruwan gave the name of the farmer as Dan’Azumi Musa and the son, Sanusi Dan’Azumi.
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Aruwan said, “On a sad note, security agencies have reported that armed bandits in the early hours of Saturday invaded Baka village, Igabi Local Government Area.
“According to the report, the bandits, while shooting sporadically, forcefully gained entry into the residence of one Musa Dan’Azumi, a farmer in the area, attempting to kidnap him and his son, Sanusi Dan’Azumi. Upon resisting the bandits, they were both shot dead.
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“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed sadness over the attacks and condoled with the family of the slain father and son while offering prayers for the repose of their souls.”
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