A Nigerian soldier, Abdulwahab Lawal, has reportedly been killed in an ambush by suspected bandits while travelling to his duty post in Zamfara State.
Family members disclosed that Lawal was on his way to resume duty after departing Malumfashi in Katsina State when gunmen attacked commuters along the route on Tuesday evening.
The incident was also reported by an X (formerly Twitter) user, @DanKatsina50.
Sources who spoke with Sahara Reporters said the soldier was shot during the assault and died at the scene.
According to reports, the attackers were believed to be armed bandits operating across parts of the North-West, where highways, rural communities and security personnel are frequently targeted.
The North-West region has witnessed years of sustained violence linked to criminal gangs involved in kidnappings, cattle rustling and deadly raids.
As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had yet to issue an official statement confirming the incident or providing details about the exact location and circumstances of the ambush.
However, family members reportedly confirmed Lawal’s death and said funeral prayers would be conducted in accordance with Islamic rites.
The killing adds to the growing list of casualties in Nigeria’s troubled North-West, where both civilians and security operatives continue to face persistent attacks despite ongoing military operations aimed at curbing banditry.
