Bandits have ambushed and slain four soldiers undertaking patrol duties in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Two troopers were injured during the attack which occurred this weekend.
Confirming the incident, Honourable Member representing Gudu in the Sokoto State House of Assembly, Yahya Gudu, said the assailants burnt down two patrol vehicles of the operatives.
“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,” he said.
Describing the development as disheartening, Gudu said Governor Ahmed Aliyu had been informed about the attack, and reinforcement had since been sent to the area same.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the bandits were seen passing through their area on 20 motorcycles.
He said: “Each motorcycle was carrying two well armed bandits. They didn’t touch or kidnap anybody in our community. They just passed and the next thing we heard were sounds of gunshots.
“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.
“About a week ago, the bandits while pursuing vigilantes, killed seven persons in our community. They are still in that bush. There is a stream where they met and discussed everyday. We used to tell security operatives about their presence but they have not being responsive, maybe because the bandits are using more sophisticated weapons.”
