Attack by suspected bandits in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State has left at least 30 persons dead.
The assault began at the weekly market on Sunday and continued into Monday morning.
Sokoto State Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, disclosed this when the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Farouk Yahaya paid him a courtesy visit.
“Between last night, yesterday evening till this morning, we were greeted with a very dastardly attack in Goronyo local government, particularly Goronyo Township, where scores and tens have lost their lives and still counting. We’re not sure of the figure. But it is 30 something,” he said.
The governor noted that the army chief has “come at a very trying moment for the army and the Nigerian nation. We’re faced and bedevilled by many security challenges in our own area here, particularly banditry, kidnapping and other associated crimes.”
He 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.
Tambuwal also pledged that his administration will continue to support the army and other security operatives.
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 Government Area of the state.
Sources: CHANNELS TV/REUTERS
