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Police, Military Repel Lakurawa Bandit Attack in Sokoto
Police, Military Repel Lakurawa Bandit Attack in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
The troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA in Sokoto State have repelled an attack by suspected Lakurawa bandits on Baidi Village, Tangaza Local Government Area, following a swift response by the joint personnel.
Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the attack, which occurred around 1:48 p.m., involved about 30 armed bandits on motorcycles, who fired sporadically at villagers.
Three residents Yusuf Mazoga, Idris Adam, and Jibrin Haruna sustained gunshot injuries. Haruna later died while receiving treatment at the hospital.
The Joint troops comprising the Military, police and Askarawa mobilized to confront the assailants, forcing them to retreat.
Police, Military Repel Lakurawa Bandit Attack in Sokoto