Bandits Target Soldiers In Sokoto, Set Fire to Patrol Vans

Bandits Target Soldiers In Sokoto, Set Fire to Patrol Vans

Four soldiers were killed and two others were injured in a violent ambush by bandits in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State over the weekend. The attack occurred on the Kukurau-Bangi road, where the bandits also set fire to two military patrol vehicles……. CONTINUE READING

Yahya Gudu, the representative of Gudu at the Sokoto State House of Assembly, confirmed the incident to Daily Trust. He reported that the soldiers were ambushed on Saturday, resulting in four fatalities and two injuries, and the burning of their patrol vehicles. Gudu described the situation as distressing and mentioned that he had informed Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who subsequently sent reinforcements to the area.

A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, reported seeing the bandits traveling through the area on 20 motorcycles, each carrying two armed individuals. The bandits did not engage with the community but instead ambushed the soldiers, leading to the deaths. The soldiers’ bodies were later recovered by their colleagues.

The resident also noted that the bandits had previously killed seven people in the community while pursuing vigilantes. Despite reporting the bandits’ presence and their use of advanced weapons to security forces, the response has been inadequate.

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