x

Three Police Escorts Killed, Three Seriously Injured By Bandits Enrout Isa-Sokoto Road

By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto

The most unfortunate activity affecting the eastern part of Sokoto is banditry and that’s what transformed while the police were escorting 21 intending pilgrims to Sokoto to be airlifted to the Holy land.

One of the intending pilgrims,Nasiru Muhammad Isa and Basharu Altine Giyawa confirmed that it was around 5pm they left the district head palace going to Sojoto when it all happened.

“Shortly after a village called Girnashe the police leading the convoy opened fire only to learn it was an encounter with bandits hiding in Gundume bush”, Nasiru cried out.

He said the bandits succeeded in killing 3 police officers before one bus carrying 8 intending pilgrims could turn back to Isa town while the remaining two with 13 persons succeeded to reach Sokoto.

Presently passengers from that axis pass through Konni in Niger Republic before finally reaching Sokoto which they said is a long journey but more acceptable.

As at the time of compiling this report I called Police Public Relations Officer ASP Sanusi Abubakar for confirmation but could not pick my calls.

Hot this week

DTO Declares for CRUGAA Presidency: “Rebuild the House”

The Crawford University Global Alumni Association (CRUGAA) is preparing...

Kano Assembly Receives Two Commissioner Nominees from Gov. Yusuf

By Jabiru HassanThe Kano State House of Assembly has...

Coalition Praises Tinubu’s Reforms, Hails Tunji-Ojo’s Role in National Transformation

By Israel Adamu, JosA coalition of civil rights organizations...

Breaking! Appointments Scandal Rocks Investments and Security Tribunal

There are indications that there be crisis in at...

Nigeria @ 65: Sen. Akume Urges Shared Responsibility for Nation-Building

By Francis WilfredABUJA, Nigeria – As Nigeria prepares to...

Bayelsa Media Awards Gets Major Boost as Gov. Diri Endows Fourth Category

By Amgbare Ekaunkumo, YenagoaBayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri,...

UIO Urges FG to Enforce Safety Standards in Inland Waterways Transportation

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaThe Ukomu Igala Organisation (UIO) has...

Coalition Praises Tinubu’s Reforms, Hails Tunji-Ojo’s Role in National Transformation

By Israel Adamu, JosA coalition of civil rights organizations...

Tinubu Approves 100Km Stretch of Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway Through Edo State

Umahi praises Gov. Okpebholo, contractor CBC for infrastructure effortsBy...

North Central Development Commission Pledges Transparency in ₦140bn Budget as NASS Reviews Estimates

By Israel Adamu, JosThe North Central Development Commission (NCDC)...

Zulum Approves Hospital, Water Facilities, Security Measures for Violence-Hit Kirawa Community

By Achadu Gabriel, KadunaBorno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara...

Senator Lalong Chairs UNIJOS Alumni Lecture, Calls for Safeguards in Justice Delivery in Digital Age

Senator Simon Bako Lalong, representing Plateau South Senatorial District...

Amnesty International Urges FG to Cut Political Spending, Prioritize Economic Diversification

By Noah Ocheni, LokojaAmnesty International has called on the...

Related Articles

Popular Categories

spot_imgspot_img