‘Bandits’ ambush soldiers in Zamfara

Suspected bandits ambushed an anti-terrorism team of the Nigerian army in Zamfara state on Friday.

The incident happened in Maru local government area of Zamfara.

NAN quoted a source at the 223 light tank battalion of the Nigerian army, Gusau, as saying one soldier was wounded and two operational vehicles were burnt by the hoodlums.

The source also said a number of the hoodlums were killed by soldiers, while some escaped with bullet wounds.

“Soldiers are on top of the situation,’’ the source said

Sani Usman, army spokesman, also spoke on the attack.

He, however, said none of the soldiers was killed during the attack.

Usman also said the army headquarters was still gathering intelligence on the unfortunate development.

Suspected bandits have continued to terrorise innocent citizens in the state, especially in rural communities.