A Security expert, Bakatsine, has reported the killing of a Nigerian soldier identified as Abdulwahab Lawal by suspected bandits while traveling to his duty post in Zamfara State.
He said according to family members, Lawal was en route to resume duty after departing from Malumfashi in Katsina State when gunmen ambushed travelers along the road and shot him dead.
Posting on his verified X handle, Bakatsine, said the attackers were believed to be bandits operating in the region.
He added that details of the exact location and circumstances of the ambush remain limited, emphasising that authorities have not yet issued an official statement regarding the incident.
According to him, family members confirmed the death of the soldier, stating that funeral prayers would be conducted in line with Islamic rites.
He added that the killing adds to a series of violent incidents affecting security personnel and civilians in Nigeria’s northwest region.
Bakatsine said, “Zamfara State has experienced years of armed violence involving criminal groups known locally as bandits, who frequently target highways and rural communities.”
Soldier Reportedly Killed by Bandits in Zamfara
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