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Gun battle in Bargaja village leaves three bandits and two vigilantes dead, police confirm casualties.
A gun duel between bandits and vigilantes in Bargaja village, Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has left five people dead, including three bandits and two vigilantes.
According to local sources, the attack occurred around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, when the bandits entered the village through an outskirt route. Some of the attackers reportedly hid in trees near the village cemetery, while others sneaked into a house on the outskirts, confronting vigilantes guarding the area.
Vigilantes Resist Attack
One vigilante was killed early in the encounter, prompting others to return fire, which led to the death of three bandits.
The attackers later pursued another vigilante hiding in a nearby house and killed him, bringing the vigilante death toll to two. The deceased were identified as Umar Ibrahim and Abubakar Abdullahi.
The bandits were said to have used a donkey to evacuate their dead and abandoned their motorcycles some distance away to avoid detection.
Community Panic and Police Response
The incident caused panic among residents, with some attempting to flee the community. However, village leaders and local security commanders intervened to restore calm.
DSP Ahmad Rufai, spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, confirmed that the police are aware of the attack and the casualties recorded.
Security patrols have reportedly been intensified in the area to prevent further attacks and reassure residents of safety.
