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Early Sunday Morning attack by banditd have claimed the lives of no fewer than 20 people in Giwa local government area of Kaduna State.

The incident, Town Crier News gathered occurred in Kauran, Fawa, Market and Riheya villages in Idasu area of Goes local government area of Kaduna State.

The state’s Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Aruwan, according to Premium Times, said the attacks left more than 20 residents dead.

“The Nigerian military and police authorities have reported to the Kaduna State Government that over 20 people were killed during the attacks by bandits on several villages in Giwa LGA”, Mr Aruwan said.

He said houses, trucks, and cars were also burnt, along with agricultural produce at various farms by the rampaging killers.

“Governor Nasir El-Rufai received the reports with sadness and sent condolences to the families of the victims of the brutal attacks while praying for the repose of their souls,” Mr Aruwan further said.

He said the governor also commiserated with the affected communities and directed the Kaduna State Emergency Management Agency to conduct an urgent assessment of the area towards providing relief.

“The identities of the victims will be published once further details are confirmed by the Kaduna State Government. In the meantime, security agencies have sustained patrols in the general area,” the commissioner added.