Unknown armed bandits reportedly killed seven persons, including a Catholic preacher in Igabi and Kajuru local government areas in northern Kaduna.

The State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan confirmed this in a statement.

According to him, bandits attacked Kajinjiri village in Igabi and killed two residents identified as Ibrahim Rabi’u and Abdulrahman Mohammad, while one person sustained a gunshot injury.

He also said that two locals, identified as Alhaji Ibrahim Iro and Muhammadu Rabiu, were killed in Igabi.

In a separate incident, the commissioner added that gunmen invaded Kutura station in Kajuru and killed three residents, identified as Michael Shadari, Clement Bili and Danlami Shaban.

Meanwhile, he added that Governor Nasir el-Rufai condoled the families of those killed while offering prayers for the repose of their souls. He also wished the injured victim from Kajinjiri village quick recovery.