Nigeria: Several Bandits Feared Killed in Sokoto
Two soldiers were injured and military air operations were launched after soldiers and police repelled the attackers, a security source said.
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Sokoto attack: Soldiers kill several bandits, launch air operation
Nigerian soldiers foiled an attack on Sifawa town, Sokoto, killing several bandits and launching air operations. Read more about the Sokoto attack. Read More: https://punchng.com/sokoto-attack-soldiers-kill-several-bandits-launch-air-operation/
Several bandits feared killed in Sokoto
Several bandits were feared killed on Wednesday as security operatives foiled an attempt to attack Sifawa town in Bodinga Local Government Area (LGA) of Sokoto State. Sifawa is the hometown of former Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Faruk Yahaya (rtd.) and the Secretary to the Sokoto State Government, Barrister Bello Sifawa. The bandits reportedly attempted to invade the town at about 10am on Wednesday but were repelled by soldiers and police perso…
Several Bandits Feared Dead As Security Forces Repel Sokoto Attack
Security forces have reportedly repelled an attempted attack on Sifawa town in Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with several bandits feared killed during the encounter. Daily Trust report that the attackers reportedly stormed the community around 10am on Wednesday, prompting soldiers and police personnel stationed in the area to engage them in a gun battle. A resident familiar with the incident said the assailants arrived from Horo…
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