Bandits have reportedly intercepted a car conveying passengers coming back from Sokoto metropolis and opened fireplace, killing all these inside.
The incident occurred alongside the highway to Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The precise variety of casualties has but to be confirmed.
This was disclosed by Bakatsine, a battle reporter masking northwestern Nigeria.
According to Bakatsine, among the victims have been reportedly among the many 3,000 individuals recruited by the Sokoto State Government who had been invited for additional screening and assortment of their paperwork.
The assault reportedly occurred whereas the passengers have been returning dwelling from Sokoto metropolis.
Bakatsine additionally shared pictures of among the deceased, though their identities and the full variety of individuals killed had but to be established.
The incident has raised contemporary issues over the security of travellers on roads in Sokoto State and the broader northwestern area, the place armed teams have continued to pose safety challenges.
As of the time of submitting this report, there was no official affirmation of the assault or the variety of casualties from Nigerian authorities.
