Suspected bandits on Sunday opened fire on the motorcade of the Zamfara State governor, Bello Matawalle while he was on his way to condole with victims of an attack by bandits on a community within Gusau Local Government Area of the State.
Eye witnesses said the governor’s convoy came under attack while he was travelling to Lilo community to sympathize with victims of a bandits’ attack which happened there last Saturday.
During the the attack on the governor, the bandits reportedly took advantage of the bushy terrain and opened fire on Matawalle’s motorcade.
However, the governor’s security details quickly returned fire and were able to evacuate their principal.
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