Armed robbers kill two soldiers in Jigawa

Jigawa Police Command have confirmed the killing of a major in the Nigerian Army by armed robbers.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Lawan Shisu Adam, who confirmed this in a statement, said an army private was also killed.

The statement said the incident occurred at Dumdubus village in Dutse Local Government Area of the state around 9 pm on Sunday.

It said the two officers were traveling from Maiduguri, Borno State to Kaduna, adding that efforts were on to arrest the fleeing suspects.

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“Information was received at about 2100hrs on July 4 that the road from Maiduguri to Kano expressway was blocked by armed robbers at Dumdubus village, Fanisau Division Dutse LGA.

“Police patrol team moved to the scene about 40 meters after Dumdubus village. Before the arrival of the police patrol team, the robbers had escaped into the bush.

“One PTE Harisu Aliyu was wounded on his neck and shoulder while Major M. S. Isma’il was shot and dead. (sic).

“Both were army officers moving from Maiduguri to Kaduna with vehicle No. BWR 105 BX. Effort is ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects.”