At least seven people have been killed and eight others injured after gunmen attacked Sabon Sara village in Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Kaduna State Police Public Relations Officer Yakubu Sabo confirmed the development yesterday.
According to Sabo, the gunmen stormed the village in the early hours of Saturday and, in their attempt to kidnap one Alhaji Na Sidi, a seasoned farmer in the village, they started shooting in every direction, leading to the death of five people initially.
He further explained that the villagers mobilised to repel the attackers and in the process succeeded in killing one of the bandits, while the rest escaped.
The police spokesperson also said two among the eight injured victims later died at the hospital, while four others are still receiving treatment from gunshot wounds.
According to Sabo, normalcy has returned to the area as mobile policemen were drafted to the community to maintain law and order.