Bandits storm Police HQ, military base, hospital in Sokoto — four soldiers killed

Four soldiers have been killed and Kebbe town in Sokoto State overrun after more than 200 motorcycle-riding bandits launched a brazen Friday morning raid, attacking the Divisional Police Headquarters, a military base and the general hospital while looting shops of phones, food items and petrol.

As reported by Daily Trust, the attackers — believed to have originated from Bukuyyum, Zamfara State — arrived at approximately 10am, moving freely through the town before engaging troops in a fierce gun battle. Three soldiers died at the scene; a fourth evacuated to hospital later died from injuries. Military vehicles, including an Air Force jet, were deployed in response.

Sokoto Police spokesman DSP Ahmad Rufa’i confirmed the attack as “terrible” but said the situation had since returned to normal. The General Officer Commanding 8 Division personally visited the town to assess the damage. Viral videos showed residents fleeing and crossing a stream during the attack.