Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled an tried assault by armed bandits on Lugu village in Wurno Native Authorities Space of Sokoto State.
The event was disclosed in a publish on Thursday by safety analyst and counter-insurgency professional, Zagazola Makama, through his X deal with.
Based on data obtained by Makama, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 12:15 a.m. when numerous bandits, armed with subtle weapons, invaded Lugu, a distant hamlet below the Kwargaba district of Wurno LGA.
The attackers reportedly fired sporadically into the air, inflicting panic amongst residents of the neighborhood.
Upon receiving a misery report, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the police, have been swiftly deployed to the realm.
Safety sources stated a gun duel ensued between the joint safety crew and the bandits, which lasted for a while.
The bandits have been finally overpowered and compelled to retreat, fleeing into a close-by forest.
Sources added that joint safety forces are presently combing surrounding bushes in a bid to arrest the fleeing suspects, whereas confidence-building patrols have been intensified within the space to reassure residents.
