Bandits kill driver and two passengers on Sokoto road

Suspected bandits killed a driver and two passengers after intercepting a vehicle on Wednesday evening near Kunawa village, in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The vehicle was travelling from Sokoto metropolis toward Isa Local Government Area when the attackers opened fire. Police spokesperson DSP Ahmed Rufai confirmed the three deaths but gave no details about the victims’ identities, the number of assailants or any arrests. Police did not confirm unverified reports that victims were among a group of 3,000 people recruited by the state government.