Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA have foiled an attempted attack by armed bandits on Lugu village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The development was disclosed in a post on Thursday by security analyst and counter-insurgency expert, Zagazola Makama, via his X handle.
According to information obtained by Makama, the incident occurred on Thursday at about 12:15 a.m. when a large number of bandits, armed with sophisticated weapons, invaded Lugu, a remote hamlet under the Kwargaba district of Wurno LGA.
The attackers reportedly fired sporadically into the air, causing panic among residents of the community.
Upon receiving a distress report, troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA, in collaboration with the police, were swiftly deployed to the area.
Security sources said a gun duel ensued between the joint security team and the bandits, which lasted for some time.
The bandits were eventually overpowered and forced to retreat, fleeing into a nearby forest.
Sources added that joint security forces are currently combing surrounding bushes in a bid to arrest the fleeing suspects, while confidence-building patrols have been intensified in the area to reassure residents.
