Suspected bandits have killed at least four Nigerian soldiers in a border community in the Gudu local government area of Sokoto state….CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>

The tragic incident occurred on Saturday night, August 10 when the gunmen ambushed and shot dead the soldiers. As reported by Leadership, seven other military personnel currently receiving emergency treatment at the Gudu General Hospital.

The soldiers landed in hospital as a result of gunshot injuries. They are expected to be referred to the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital, Sokoto for extensive care.

The Sole Administrator of the local government, Honourable Umar MaiKano Balle, disclosed this to newsmen in a telephone conversation on Sunday, August 11.

Balle added that the bandits also set ablaze two operational vehicles of the security personnel….CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE READING>>

“Many of us residents, escaped the ambush by whisker, thanks to the quick response of the security personnel.
“This attack was in connection with the synergy, determination, hard work, and dedication between the council management and the security operatives to stem Banditry activities in the area.”

He, however, confirmed that relative normalcy has returned to the area after the deployment of additional security personnel.

The member, representing Gudu at the state House of Assembly, Yahya Gudu, also confirmed the attack, Daily Trust reports.

“Yes it is truth, some gunmen ambushed soldiers on patrol along Kukurau-Bangi road on Saturday and killed four of them while two others were injured. They also burnt down their patrol vehicles.”