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Gunmen have killed Dan’Azumi Musa, a farmer, and his son Sanusi Dan’Azumi for resisting abduction at Baka village in Igabi local government area in Kaduna state.

The incident reportedly occurred in the early hours of Saturday.

Samuel Aruwan, the Kaduna commissioner for internal security and home affairs, said the bandits were shooting sporadically while they forced their way into Musa’s residence.

According to Aruwan, the bandits shot both father and son when they attempted to resist the abduction.

“On a sad note, security agencies have reported that armed bandits in the early hours of Saturday invaded Baka village, Igabi local government area,” the commissioner said.

“According to the report, the bandits, while shooting sporadically, forcefully gained entry into the residence of one Dan’Azumi Musa, a farmer in the area, attempting to kidnap him and his son, Sanusi Dan’Azumi.

“Upon resisting the bandits, they were both shot dead.

“Governor Nasir el-Rufai expressed sadness over the attacks and condoled the family of the slain father and son while offering prayers for the repose of their souls.”

Banditry is a common occurrence in Kaduna with the most recent being an attack on five local governments that resulted in the death of 23 people on February 9.