The Chairman of Kajuru Local Government Area Cafra Caino told Channels television that gunmen invaded the village in the early hours of today and started shooting forcing residents to flee their homes for shelter. 

The attack was in Avongdoka village in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The attack reportedly leaves 9 dead and many injured.

Cafra explained that the shootout didn't last long as soldiers intervened on time and the bandits ran into the Bush, he explained that the soldiers have now been stationed in the village to secure the area and guard the people