According to the Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, Governor Nasir El-Rufai has deplored the attacks, adding that investigations are ongoing.
“The deceased have been identified as: Joseph Maza, Timvan Cibi Ciwo, Monday Titus, Asabe Magani, Laraba Danladi and Yosi Danladi.
“Responding to a distress call, troops arrived the location and engaged the attackers, forcing them to retreat.
“In addition to the casualties, it was reported that eight houses, six huts, one motorcycle and a generator were razed during the attack. Some maize crops were also destroyed.
“Governor Nasir El-Rufai expressed his sadness over the attack and condemned it as an action of depraved entities stripped of every shred of humanity.
‘He prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims, and sent his condolences to their families. The Governor tasked security agencies working in the area to sustain thorough investigations into the incident.”