Bandits have ambushed soldiers on patrol in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing four and injuring two.
The troops were attacked on Saturday along the Kukurau-Bangi road, with the assailants also burning down two patrol vehicles.
Member representing Gudu at the State House of Assembly, Yahya Gudu, confirmed the incident, describing it as disheartening.
A resident, who spoke anonymously, said the bandits passed through their area on 20 motorcycles, each carrying two well-armed men.
“They didn’t touch or kidnap anybody in our community. They just passed and the next thing we heard were sounds of gunshots,” he said. “It was later that we discovered they laid an ambush for the security operatives patrolling the area and killed four of them. Their bodies were later recovered by their colleagues and carried away.”
He added that the community has been under siege from the bandits. They had earlier killed seven persons in the community a week ago, while pursuing vigilantes.
“There is a stream where they meet and discuss everyday. We used to tell security operatives about their presence but they have not been responsive. Maybe because the bandits are using more sophisticated weapons,” the resident said.
The Sokoto state Police Command referred inquiries to the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, whose Public Relations Officer, Lieutenant Colonel Ikechukwu Eze, could not be reached for comment.
Gudu said reinforcement has been sent to the area, following notification to Governor Ahmed Aliyu as authorities grapple with the growing threat posed by bandits, who have become increasingly bold in their attacks on security forces and civilians alike.
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