Six people have been killed in an attack on several communities in Kauru Local Government Area of the state. The bandits were said to have burnt eight houses, six huts, one motorcycle and destroyed maize crops during the attack.

Commissioner for internal security and home affairs, SAMUEL ARUWAN confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Tuesday.

He said the affected communities include UngwanMagaji, Kigam, Kisicho, and Kikoba villages.

The commissioner said reports from the Defence Headquarters’ operation Safe Haven indicated that the bandits attacked the communities early on Monday morning.