The Kaduna state government have said that resident of Katarma community in Chikun local government area have made a report that about seven people were killed by bandits.

According to the latest security update by the Kaduna state commissioner of internal security and home affairs Mr Samuel Aruwan, the seven persons killed have been identified as Samson Hassan, Nuhu Hassan, Ali Hassan, Tsoho Wasa, Gabriel Ahmadu, Dogara Sarki and Shekolo Yohanna.

The statement also said that about four persons sustained various forms of injury which include Zamai Pada, Nuhu Bulus, Bani Sarki, and Isaac Danjuma.

Mr Samuel Aruwan further said that three persons have been kidnapped in Chikun local government which are Buhari Mika'il, Binta Auwal and Maryam Wada.

The statement also said that security agencies are conducting an investigation at these locations and assured residents of all security update as they unfold.