Suspected Lakurawa bandits attacked a cattle range on the outskirts of Tangaza along the Nigeria–Niger border in Sokoto State, killing one and injuring another.
This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region.
Makama disclosed that the incident happened on February 20 at about 9:15 pm, when a large group of bandits armed with sophisticated weapons reportedly stormed the area, opening fire on residents.
Sources said the Army Forward Operating Base and other security forces were swiftly mobilized to the scene.
The troops confirmed that one Yahaya Al-Hassan, 30, was shot dead, while Bello Muhammad sustained a gunshot injury to his left leg.
It was gathered that the attackers reportedly rustled an unspecified number of domestic animals before fleeing into a nearby forest.
The deceased and the injured victim were evacuated to the General Hospital Tangaza for autopsy and treatment.
“Efforts are being intensified to apprehend the assailants and recover the stolen livestock.
“Confidence-building patrols by joint security teams are ongoing in the area to reassure residents and prevent further attacks,” a source said.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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