Gunmen suspected to be terror bandits on Saturday night laid an ambush and shot dead four military officers in Gudu local government area, a border community of Sokoto State.
This was disclosed to newsmen by the Sole Administrator of the local government, Honourable Umar MaiKano Balle.
He said seven other military personnel were wounded and are currently receiving treatment at the Gudu General Hospital.
Though, Umar said that the soldiers are expected to be transferred to the Usmanu Danfodiyo Teaching Hospital, Sokoto for extensive care.
The criminal elements also set ablaze two operational vehicles of the security personnel.
Balle said, “Many of us residents, escaped the ambush by whisker, thanks to the quick response of the security personnel.
“This attack was in connection with the synergy, determination, hard work and dedication between the council management and the security operatives to stem Banditry activities in the area.”
He, however, confirmed that relative normalcy has returned to the area after deployment of additional security personnel to the area as a result of the incident.