Banditry: Intending Pilgrims Attacked In Sokoto

Bandits have attacked intending pilgrims who were enroute to Sokoto from Isa Local Government Area of the state.

The pilgrims were said to be preparing for their take off today (Tuesday) at 7:30 am.

The attack which took place yesterday along Gundumi forest was foiled by the security escorts attached to the convoy of the pilgrims.

Daily Trust reports that a resident of Isa town identified as Malam Sirajo confirmed the incident, saying no casualties or injuries were recorded.

“They attacked their convoy, which was being escorted by security operatives who were said to have engaged the bandits for some minutes.

“We learned that some of the operatives sustained injuries, which I cannot verify."

While there is no report of abduction, the permanent secretary at the Sokoto State Scholarship Board, Shehu Muhammad Dange, said the attack took place but he could not verify the condition of the 21 intending pilgrims from the LGA.

Meanwhile, the Sokoto State Police Command through its Public Relations Officer, ASP Ahmad Rufa'i said the command has no knowledge of the attack.