Bandits kill policeman and vigilante in Sokoto


Monday, September 2, 2024
 -Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed one policeman, Inspector Mark Nzeh and a vigilante, Muhammed Dan Amo, in Sokoto State. 

It was learnt that the incident occurred around 3am on Monday, September 2, 2024, at Kwanan Milgoma along Sokoto-Bodinga road while the operatives were on patrol.

A senior police officer who spoke on condition of anonymity confirmed the attack to the Daily Trust. 

According to him, the operatives were caught unaware by the gunmen who came in a white Hilux.

“The gunmen met the operatives at a checkpoint along Sokoto-Bodinga road and opened fire on them. They killed one policeman and a vigilante and went away with two AK-47 rifles," the source said. 

“Their bodies were deposited at the mortuary of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital.” 

 

 

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