Three people, including a driver, have been killed after suspected bandits attacked a vehicle conveying travellers along the Marnona-Isa Road in Sokoto State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday evening at Kunawa village in Goronyo Local Government Area, as the victims were reportedly travelling from Sokoto metropolis towards Isa Local Government Area.
The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the killings through its spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, who disclosed that the driver and two other occupants were killed during the attack.
The gunmen were said to have intercepted the vehicle and opened fire on its occupants. As of the time of reporting, the identities of the deceased had not been officially released.
There were also reports suggesting that some of the victims might have been among the 3,000 people recently recruited by the Sokoto State Government and invited to return for further screening and document collection. However, this claim had not been independently confirmed.
The latest incident has heightened concerns over the safety of motorists and passengers travelling along roads connecting communities in Sokoto State, where armed banditry continues to pose a serious security challenge.
Further details about the attack, including possible arrests and additional security measures, were still being awaited.
