The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) said five persons died in recent bandits attack in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The attack has displaced residents from 17 villages who are now taking refuge at Birnin Yero LEA Primary School, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports.

Mr. Ishaya Chinoko, Zonal Coordinator of the agency made this known when he led a team on a rapid assessment of the displaced persons from the 17 villages.

According to him, during the assessment, the team was informed about the death of five persons and two wounded ones.

Chinoko also condoled with the Kaduna State Government and its people over the loss of lives and property, arising from the attack.