Bandits kill soldiers in Sokoto, set patrol vans on fire
In a devastating attack, bandits ambushed and killed four soldiers on patrol in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The incident occurred over the weekend, leaving two other soldiers injured.
Confirming the attack, Yahya Gudu, the member representing Gudu in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, stated, “Yes, it is true, some gunmen ambushed soldiers on patrol along the Kukurau-Bangi road on Saturday and killed four of them while two others were injured. They also burnt down their patrol vehicles.”
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Describing the attack as “disheartening,” Gudu mentioned that he immediately informed Governor Ahmed Aliyu, who responded by sending reinforcements to the area.
A resident, who wished to remain anonymous, provided more details about the bandits: “Each motorcycle was carrying two well-armed bandits. They didn’t touch or kidnap anybody in our community.
They just passed, and the next thing we heard were sounds of gunshots.”
