The Nigerian military has reportedly repelled bandits who launched an attack on Sororo Village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Troops of the Forward Operating Base, Binji, were said to have responded to a distress call over the presence of armed men in the village at about 5 a.m on Monday.
According to reports, the troops made contact with the suspected terrorists, neutralizing one suspected Lakurawa militant, while others fled.
The troops recovered an AK-47 rifle, a magazine and ammunition during the operation.
Confirming the incident, the Sokoto State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said six armed bandits invaded the village and attacked a resident identified as Dikko Abubakar, whom they killed before fleeing.