Nemesis has caught up with two groups of bandits in Giwa local
government area of Kaduna State, who in a fratricidal gun duel killed
nine of their fellows.
Commissioner of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan made this known in a statement.
The
commissioner said the cause of the fratricidal face-off was unclear but
revolved around disagreement over sharing of accumulated ransoms during
which one of the groups felt cheated.
He said a credible human
intelligence networks informed the Kaduna State Government of the
development, which was further corroborated by security agencies.
“Intelligence
sources had reported that a notorious bandit known as ‘Godon Mota’
stormed Garke village last Wednesday with his gang and clashed with a
rival bandit group, leading to the killing of nine members.
“Acting
Governor Dr Hadiza Balarabe noted the report with thanks and urged
security agencies to sustain pressure towards the apprehending of
criminal elements in the general area.
“Investigations and security patrols are ongoing,” he said.
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