It reported that the bandits, in large numbers stormed the area and headed straight for the home of the police officer, shooting sporadically to disperse residents. Umar, who confirmed the attack, explained that his house seemed to be the main target stating that one Abubakar Aliyu was reportedly killed while an elderly person identified as Abubakar was shot in the chest and was rushed to hospital. He also added that a joint patrol team led by the Chief Superintendent of Police Kasim Abdullahi Divisional Police Officer of Zaria City which comprises Police from Area Command Zaria, FIB-IRT, Danmagaji and Military personnel foiled their mission. The Police officer said the gunmen on sighting the team of security at the area, withdrew and attacked a Fulani settlement at Filin Idin Barebare, Zaria, killing one Abubakar Mohammed while Abubakar Aliyu years was shot. However the bandits rustled unspecified numbers of cattle from the Fulani’s settlement.