In a tragic turn of events, a commuter bus traveling from Sokoto to Minna came under attack by armed bandits, resulting in the deaths of two passengers and injuries to several others. The assault occurred when the bus neared a notorious bandit hideout. According to security expert Zagazola Makama, who reported the incident on his official X account, the bandits opened fire on the moving vehicle without warning. A male and female passenger lost their lives instantly in the deadly barrage.
The victims who survived, along with the bodies of the deceased, were quickly transported to IBB Specialist Hospital in Minna for immediate medical treatment and necessary autopsies.