Bandits Attack Vehicle in Sokoto, Killing Three Travellers

Suspected bandits killed three individuals, including a driver, in an attack on a vehicle transporting passengers along the Marnona-Isa Road in Sokoto State. The incident took place on Wednesday evening at Kunawa village in Goronyo Local Government Area.

The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the attack on Thursday through its spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, who stated that the victims were travelling from Sokoto metropolis towards Isa Local Government Area when they were ambushed. The assailants opened fire on the vehicle.

Unconfirmed reports suggested that some passengers might have been among the 3,000 individuals recruited by the Sokoto State Government for further screening and document collection, but it was unclear if any of the deceased were part of this group. The police did not provide additional details regarding the attack's circumstances or the victims' identities.

This incident has heightened concerns regarding the safety of motorists and passengers in Sokoto State, particularly amid ongoing security challenges.