Gov. Tambuwal Confirms 30 Dead in Bandit Attack in Sokoto Town
Written by News Desk on October 18, 2021
Suspected bandits have attacked the Goronyo market in Goronyo Local Government Area in the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State.
Sources in the village said the assailants attacked the market in large numbers on Sunday night, shooting sporadically and killing several persons.
Reacting to the attack on Monday, Governor Aminu Tambuwal said about 30 people were feared dead in Goronyo township, the headquarters of the local government area.
He disclosed this when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya paid him a courtesy visit.
The governor called for synergy between the army and other security operatives in the state while requesting for the presence of more forces in the state and the deployment of more resources.
The latest attack is the third time in two weeks bandits have attacked a village market in Sokoto State.
Earlier this month, 20 persons were killed at Ungwan Lalle market in Sabon Birni Local
