Bandits have killed six persons in Ambe community of Sanga local government area in Kaduna State.
The incident occurred on Sunday night.
The spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command Mansir Hassan confirmed the incident to Channels Television, saying that one suspect had been arrested in connection with the attack.
Hassan said police operatives from Sanga Divisional Police Station and troops of “Operation Safe Haven” upon getting a distress call, rushed to the community and engaged the bandits in a gun duel during which one of the bandits was arrested while the rest escaped into the forest with bullet wounds.
Meanwhile, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency Daniel Amos has said in a statement that six people were killed in the attack while eight others sustained injuries and are receiving medical treatment at the hospital.
While condemning the latest attack aimed at destabilising the peace and security in his constituency, the lawmaker called on all residents of Sanga council to remain calm and peaceful as they work towards finding a lasting solution to the insecurity in the area.