But for the timely arrival of soldiers, casualty figures from a fresh attack by bandits on Avong Doka village in Kajuru Local Government Area, Kaduna, which left at least nine people dead and many others injured would have been higher, Chairman of the local government area, Mr. Cafra Caino has revealed.
This latest attack is coming barely one week after bandits burnt down several houses at a Rural Grazing Area, RUGA settlement in Agwala Dutse village in the same local government.
Caino, while confirming the attack which took place in the early hours of Wednesday said the bandit stormed the village and started shooting sporadically, thereby forcing residents to scamper for safety.
He said that nine people died on the spot as a result of gunshot wounds, while many others sustained injuries and have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The council chairman also said that the casualty figures would have been higher if not the prompt arrival of soldiers to the village, which made the bandits flee into the bush.
He further disclosed that soldiers have been stationed in the village to avert any further attack.
