Nigeria, Oct. 18 -- At least seven people were feared dead on Thursday after a violent clash between suspected bandits and a group of illegal miners in Kuyello Ward, Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State. According to report the incident happened around 11 a.m. and caused panic in the usually peaceful community. Gunshots rang out across the area, forcing many residents to run into nearby bushes for safety. Kuyello, located in the eastern part of Birnin Gwari, borders Zamfara and Katsina states both known for frequent cases of banditry and illegal mining that have affected security in the region. Eyewitnesses said the confrontation began when a suspected bandit demanded money from the illegal miners operating in the area. The ...