Armed bandits have reportedly opened fire on a vehicle conveying passengers from Sokoto City, killing everyone on board, according to reports.
The fatal attack occurred along the highway leading to Isa Local Government Area in Sokoto State.
While the exact casualty count remains unconfirmed, combat journalist Bakatsine—who covers security developments across northwest Nigeria—reported the incident.
According to Bakatsine, several victims had reportedly traveled to Sokoto City for document verification and additional screening after the Sokoto State Government summoned 3,000 individuals.
The victims were returning home from the state capital when the assailants intercepted their vehicle.
Bakatsine shared photographs showing several victims, though the identities of the deceased and the total body count remain unconfirmed.
The attack has ignited renewed anxiety regarding motorist safety across Sokoto State and the wider Northwest, where armed groups persist in posing severe security threats.
At the time of reporting, Nigerian authorities had yet to issue an official statement confirming the ambush or verifying the casualties.
Details to follow soon…
