Reports indicate that at least 150 bandits lost their lives after a boat carrying them capsized in the Sabon Gida area of Sokoto State, according to Zagazola Makamai.
Local sources told Zagazola Makamai that the incident occurred on Saturday evening when the boat, carrying numerous armed bandits, overturned while attempting to cross a local river.
According to the sources, the bandits were traveling in large numbers when the boat unexpectedly capsized, throwing all passengers into the water.
“Early reports suggest that many of them could not swim, which contributed to the high death toll,” one source revealed.
Initial reports indicate that no passengers survived, although security authorities have not yet issued an official statement as of this report.
If confirmed, the incident is expected to significantly impact criminal gangs operating in parts of Northwestern Nigeria.
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