Thursday, September 11, 2025 - Bandits ambushed a convoy along the Lilo-Gulubba Road in Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State, k!lling five soldiers and ten villagers who were traders on their way to the Gusau market.
Eyewitnesses said the attack occurred on Monday as troops
escorted traders from Lilo village in Mada District to the state capital.
The bandits, who had reportedly laid in wait, suddenly
opened fire on the convoy, sparking a fierce gun battle with the escorting
troops.
“The bandits emerged from hiding and attacked our convoy.
The soldiers fought back bravely in a heavy exchange of gunfire. Sadly, five
soldiers and ten villagers were k!lled,” said a survivor who narrowly escaped.
The eyewitness, who pretended to be dead to avoid being
targeted, added that the attackers eventually retreated after suffering heavy
casualties
Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, September 10,
representatives of the affected communities described the ambush as a
devastating blow to the area.
Mohammed Mohammed, spokesperson for the communities,
confirmed the casualties and lamented the poor state of infrastructure in the
state, particularly the roads, which he said made residents more vulnerable to
attacks.
He appealed to local, state, and federal governments to
urgently intervene by improving infrastructure, providing basic amenities, and
strengthening security presence in the area.
While the identities of the slain soldiers have not yet been
released, the community paid tribute to them, describing them as “gallant
heroes” who gave their lives in defence of innocent civilians.
When contacted, the Army’s Media Information Officer,
Captain David Adewusi, said he was not yet aware of the incident but promised
to provide more details after receiving a full briefing.
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