Bandits has attacked some villages in Kagarko Local Government Arwa of Kaduna State and killed some residents, including the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Aribi award, Mr Illiya Auta and other residents.
The bandits who stormed the village also abducted villagers and rustled animals.
The exact number of abducted villagers and animals could not be ascertain, a source said; “We lost our ward Chairman, Illiya Auta who was killed by the bandits during the raid,”
Illiya has just gotten married, a month ago.
According to a post by one Darius Kurah, the deceased chairman, who was a former PDP Publicity Secretary in Aribi ward, got married on March 27, 2022.
The Executive Chairman of Kagarko Local Government Area, Hon. Nasara Auza Rabo Pmape, also confirmed the murder of Mr. Iliya Auta and others.
Pmape on behalf of LGA Council sent heartfelt condolences to their immediate families, Aribi Community and the LGA at large and prayed that God Almighty will comfort their families.
He called on all media activities to be temporarily suspended to enable them pay final respect to the departed souls.
