Kaduna Govt. Debunks Killing Of 16 Kano Indigenes By Bandits

Kaduna Govt. Debunks Killing Of 16 Kano Indigenes By Bandits.

The Kaduna State government has shade more light on controversies following the death of Kano State indigene on the Abuja-Kaduna highway.

The government revealed in a statement made available to newsmen on Thursday night, December 10 through the state Commissioner, Ministry of Internal Security and Home Affairs, Mr. Samuel Aruwan, that the 16 Kano indigenes died in an accident and not in the hand of kidnappers as claimed in some quarters earlier.

There were reports that bandits killed at least 16 Kano indigenes travelling through the Abuja-Kaduna road on Thursday.

The Kaduna state government, however, refuted the claims, noting that “the story that 16 indigenes of Kano State were killed by bandits on the Kaduna-Abuja Road is incorrect and misleading.”

“The fact is, they perished at the Rigachikun axis of Kaduna-Zaria Road in a road accident following a burst tyre.

“Our deep condolences go to their families, as we pray that their souls rest in peace. We also wish those who sustained injuries speedy recovery.”

“We will respond appropriately if the need arises,” The statement added.