Six people, including women and children, were killed on Thursday evening when suspected bandits ambushed a commercial bus along the Kucheri-Wanzamai road, Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The attack, which occurred around 7 p.m., also led to the abduction of several other passengers.
Sources confirmed that the incident happened just after the daily road closure, a security measure recently introduced by the Zamfara State Government to curb the frequency of bandit attacks on highways.
The sources said the 18-seater commercial bus had earlier developed a mechanical fault shortly after passing a military checkpoint.
While the driver managed to fix the issue and resume the journey, he reportedly noticed several motorcycles trailing the vehicle.
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“They suddenly opened fire on the bus. Out of fear, the driver lost control, causing the vehicle to veer off the road, somersault, and burst into flames,” a source disclosed.
Six people reportedly died, some from gunshot wounds, others from burns sustained after the vehicle caught fire.
A security source also confirmed that the Nigerian Army troops stationed between Maraban Kyaware and Wanzamai, after hearing gunshots, swiftly responded, engaging the bandits in a gunfight and forcing them to retreat.
Source: Channels TV
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