Moses Ofodeme
Two people were reportedly killed and one other injured in an attack at Jagindi Tasha, Jema’a Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
The attackers were said to have stormed the compound of a former District Head of Jagindi, Mr Danlami Barde); at about 8pm on Monday and killed him and his brother.
It was also gathered that the deceased were trying to settle a family dispute; when the attackers struck.
The Chairman of Jema’a Local Government, Mr Peter Averik, who confirmed the incident to newsmen; noted that security operatives had since been mobilized to the area.
Averik appealed to people in the area to remain calm as investigations were ongoing; to track the perpetrators.
The State Police Command Public Relations Officer, ASP Mohammed Jalige did not respond to inquiry; on the incident when contacted by newsmen.
Some unknown gunmen who raided Matsirga village, Madakiya in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State; allegedly killed a 37-year-old Mr Ishaku Musa and Mrs Laraba Alaska.
The gunmen invaded the community at about 9:25pm on Tuesday night; shooting sporadically.
The source claimed that the sporadic shooting resulted in the death of Ishaku Musa Waziri and Mrs Laraba Alaska; who the bullets hit during the attack and later died at a hospital.
In addition, the source said that two other persons were critically injured; as a result of the attack.