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Just In: Bandits Burn 16 Family Members to Death in Kaduna

Malik Yahya/

Sixteen members of same family have been burnt to death by suspected bandits who invaded Bakali village in Fatika District, Giwa Local Government Area of Kaduna State.

The bandits reportedly invaded the community yesterday around 4pm.

Daily Trust reports that the bandits also burnt many bags of grains, vehicles and motorcycles in the village.

It was learnt that the bandits locked up the victims in a room and set it on fire.

A member of the community, Alhaji Sani Bakali, who confirmed the incident, said over 100 bandits besieged their village and caused grave harm.

Police authorities in the state are yet to react to the incident.

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