A deadly ambush by armed bandits on the Kebbi-Sokoto highway claimed the life of one passenger on Thursday.
The attack occurred around 11:30 a.m. when the assailants, travelling on motorcycles, opened fire on a commercial vehicle.
Security analyst Zagazola Makama shared the details of the incident on his Twitter social media page.
The victim, identified as Dan Gande Usman, was struck in the head by the gunfire and succumbed to his injuries while being transported to a hospital.
In response to the attack, troops from Operation FANSAN YANMA were dispatched to the area to maintain security and pursue the attackers.