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By Idris Salisu, Gusau
Armed bandits person reportedly killed 5 soldiers and 10 villagers, each traders from Lilo Village nether Mada District of Gusau Local Government Area, Zamfara State.
The attack, which occurred connected Monday on the Lilo–Gulubba Road, happened erstwhile troops were escorting traders to Gusau market. Eyewitnesses said the assailants, who had laid an ambush, abruptly opened occurrence connected the convoy.
Community representatives from Lilo, speaking astatine the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Press Centre successful Gusau connected Wednesday, described the incidental arsenic a devastating stroke to the area. They besides appealed to authorities authorities to code information and infrastructural challenges affecting the community.
Mohammed Mohammed, spokesperson for Lilo and surrounding villages, confirmed that 10 villagers were killed successful the onslaught alongside 5 soldiers.
“The bandits emerged from hiding and attacked our convoy. The soldiers fought backmost bravely successful a dense speech of gunfire. Sadly, 5 soldiers mislaid their lives, and 10 villagers were killed. Some passengers were injured, portion others escaped into the bush,” an eyewitness recounted.
The witnesser further said the attackers aboriginal retreated aft suffering losses.
Meanwhile, leaders of Lilo and neighboring communities person appealed to local, state, and national governments to supply urgent assistance, peculiarly successful the areas of education, healthcare, roadworthy construction, and security.
When contacted, the Army’s Media Information Officer, Captain David Adewusi, said helium was not yet alert of the incidental but promised to supply details later.
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