Gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto attack

Gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto attack

In Sokoto State, gunmen have reportedly killed one policeman and a vigilante during a patrol early Monday morning.

The attack occurred around 3 a.m. at Kwanan Milgoma along the Sokoto-Bodinga road.

Although the Sokoto Police Command spokesman was unavailable for comment, a senior police officer confirmed the incident on condition of anonymity.

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The officer reported that the assailants arrived in a white Hilux and ambushed the operatives at a checkpoint. They opened fire, resulting in the deaths of the policeman and vigilante before fleeing with two AK-47 rifles.

The victims’ bodies have been taken to the mortuary at Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital.

Further details are expected as the investigation continues.

Gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto attack

(DailyTrust)