Bandits have ambushed soldiers on patrol in Gudu Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing four of them.

Two others were also injured during the attack which occurred this weekend.

The member, representing Gudu at the state House of Assembly, Yahya Gudu who confirmed the attack said the assailants burnt down two patrol vehicles of the operatives.

“Yes it is truth, some 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.

The member, who described the development as disheartening, said after notifying Governor Ahmed Aliyu about the attack, 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.

“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. May be because the bandits are using more sophisticated weapons,” he said


When contacted, the spokesman of the Sokoto state Police Command, ASP Rufa’i Ahmed, referred our reporter to the Public Relations Officer of the 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Lieutenant Colonel Ikechukwu Eze,who could not be reached on phone.

Manager001:
Hope the locals will be burnt to ashes?

OkpaNsukkaisBae:
Rip to the soldiers. It will be good if the authorities will publish the names of the dead soldiers like they did when unknown gunmen murdered soldiers in Abia state

EmeeNaka:
You are a dead soul for not knowing that IPOB-ESN has committed great terrorism in Igboland. They and their supporters are worse than devil and God's willing, they will all be killed and punished by God.

Tochi360:


I doubt You are Igbo in the first place.

Forget about the scam ipob are what they are saying not true??

If Ipob is terrorist why then should Finland be keeping that fat buffoon Simon Epkerima in their Country? Can Finland have a leader of Iswap or boko haram live in their Country?

Senioreddy:
The last protest showed that north is really giving these street terrorists support and coverage. If they can come out enmass and also dare the military, then why can't they do same to the bandits.
Secondly, I hope the military burns down the entire community like they did at okwuoma in Delta state.

SmartPolician:
Let's see if the military will set the entire Gudu on fire!! Yeye dey smell!