THREE people, including the first son of Senator Bala Na’Allah, who represents Kebbi South senatorial district, have been killed in separate attacks by bandits in Kaduna.
The deceased pilot, Abdulkarim Bala Na’Allah, was to have been killed on Sunday at his Malali (GRA) residence in Kaduna North Local Government Area on Sunday.
Special Adviser to Senator Na Allah, Garba Mohammed, who confirmed the incident, said the hoodlums entered the house through the ceiling.
Two other persons were killed by bandits in an attack on Makoro Iri village of Kajuru Local Government Area.
The commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, who confirmed the killing of the villagers in a statement on Sunday, gave the names of the victims as: Gideon Mumini and Barnabas Ezra.
The commissioner also said three commuters were rescued by security forces along the Gidan Waya- Godogodo road, Jama’a Local Government Area.
Aruwan said security reports indicated that, “bandits invaded the remote village and shot dead the duo identified as Gideon Mumini and Barnabas Ezra.”
He said, “In another development, troops of Operation Safe Haven rescued three travelers from armed bandits along the Gidan Waya- Godogodo road in Jema’a LGA.
“The travelers were abducted by armed bandits who barricaded the road.
“Troops responded to a distress call and pursued the bandits, rescuing the trio identified as follows: Jibril Salisu, Happy Sunday and Ruth Dauda .
“The rescued travelers’ vehicle, a Peugeot 307, was also recovered.”
The commissioner said, “Governor Nasir El-Rufai noted with sadness the report of the attack in Makoro Iri village of Kajuru LGA, and prayed for the repose of the victims’ souls, as he sent condolences to their families.”
The statement added that the governor commended the troops for the swift response that led to the rescue of the three commuters.
