Sokoto guard accidentally kills himself after rescuing 66 kidnap victims



Thursday, January 9, 2025 - A member of the Sokoto State Community Guard Corps has accidentally shot himself dead shortly after participating in a joint operation that rescued 66 kidnap victims in the state.

The operation, led by the Nigerian Army, was carried out on Monday at Tidibali Forest in the eastern part of Sokoto State.

Colonel Ahmed Usman (rtd), Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security, who confirmed this to Daily Trust said the operative died due to an accidental discharge.

“The incident occurred shortly after the team returned to their base from the operation,” Usman stated.

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