Tragedy struck the Ambe community in Sanga Local Government Area, Kaduna State, on Sunday night when bandits launched a deadly attack, leaving six people dead.
The Kaduna State Police Command spokesperson, Mansir Hassan, confirmed the incident to Channels Television, stating that one suspect has been apprehended in connection with the attack.
According to Hassan, police operatives from Sanga Divisional Police Station and troops of Operation Safe Haven responded swiftly to a distress call and engaged the bandits in a gun battle, resulting in the arrest of one bandit while the others fled into the forest with gunshot wounds.
In a statement, the federal lawmaker representing Jema’a/Sanga Federal Constituency, Daniel Amos, condemned the attack, which also left eight others injured, currently receiving medical treatment.
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Amos urged residents of Sanga Local Government Area to remain calm and peaceful as they work towards finding a lasting solution to the insecurity in the area.
“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.”
