Bandits kill over 20 in north Nigeria attacks

Abuja, Dec 19 : Over 20 people were killed when bandits attacked villages in Nigerias northwestern state of Kaduna on Saturday, a local official said Sunday.

Samuel Aruwan, the commissioner for internal security affairs in Kaduna, said in a statement that four villages in the states Giwa local government area came under heavy attacks, as the bandits went on the rampage, shooting at the villagers and setting ablaze houses late Saturday, Xinhua news agency reported.

Aruwan said the state government has immediately directed an urgent assessment of the affected areas or communities toward providing relief, and security agencies will sustain surveillance in the general area.Armed attacks have been a primary security threat in Nigerias northern and central regions, leading to deaths and kidnappings in recent months.int/skp/

Bandits kill over 20 in north Nigeria attack

Samuel Aruwan (the Kaduna commissioner for inner security affairs) stated in a statement, that the attack on four villages of the Giwa state government area was intense.

The bandits then went on the rampage shooting at the villagers, setting fire to houses, and creating havoc late Saturday night, Xinhuas news agency reportedAruwan stated that the state government directed the immediate assessment of affected communities or areas to provide relief.Security agencies will continue surveillance over the area.

In Nigerias central and northern regions, armed attacks are a major security concern.These have led to deaths and kidnappings over the past few months.#Bandits #Nigeria #Una .