Gunmen have killed four Nigerian soldiers and injured seven others in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The Sole Administrator of the local government, Honourable Umar MaiKano Balle confirmed this to newsmen in Sokoto on Sunday.
Balle said the soldiers were killed Saturday night when they ran unto an ambush laid by bandits.
According to him, seven other military personnel sustained varying gunshot injuries in the attack.
Balle said the injured soldiers are currently receiving treatment at thr emergency ward of the Gudu General Hospital but said they are likely to be referred to the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital, Sokoto for extensive care.
The bandits also set ablaze two operational vehicles of the security personnel, according to Balle who spoke to newsmen on phone.
Recall that gunmen suspected to be terrorists had in the same area last week attacked and killed eight farmers, rustling over 1,260 livestock.
“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,” Balle said
He, however, confirmed that relative normalcy is returning to the area after deployment of more security personnel.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
