Gunmen have killed six people in an attack on the Ambe community of Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Sunday night.
The incident was confirmed by the spokesman of the Kaduna State Police Command Mansir Hassan, to CHANNELS TELEVISION, stating that one suspect has been arrested in connection with the attack.
Hassan stated that after receiving a distress call, police officers from Sanga Divisional Police Station and troops from Operation Safe Haven quickly responded to the community. They confronted the bandits in a gunfight, resulting in the arrest of one bandit, while the others fled into the forest with gunshot wounds.
Meanwhile, the member representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Daniel Amos 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.
He said, “We must continue to promote peaceful coexistence among our diverse communities, irrespective of our differences.
“I also call on the security agencies to act swiftly to apprehend the perpetrators of this evil act and bring them to justice. The safety of our people must remain a top priority. We cannot allow the criminals to continue to operate with impunity.
“As your representative in the National Assembly, I assure you that I will continue to do my best to attract development to our constituency while working with relevant stakeholders to ensure the safety of our people.
“Finally, I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their loved ones, Arak chiefdom, Sanga Local Government Area, and the government of our dear State. I also pray for a speedy recovery of those who sustained injuries”.
