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Suspected Lakurawa bandits kill farmer in Sokoto attack
Suspected Lakurawa bandits kill farmer in Sokoto attack
By: Zagazola Makama
Armed bandits suspected to be members of the notorious Lakurawa group have killed a farmer in Marake Village, Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makaka gathered that the incident occurred on July 16 at about 4:00 p.m. when the assailants, riding on motorcycles, stormed the farmlands where local farmers were working.
During the attack, one of the farmers, identified as Hamisu Bala, was shot and died on the spot.
Troops of Nigerian Army’s Operation FANSAN swiftly responded to the distress call and visited the scene.
The victim’s body was conveyed to a nearby hospital, while security operatives launched a patrol and manhunt operation in the surrounding villages to track down the fleeing attackers.
Suspected Lakurawa bandits kill farmer in Sokoto attack