By Sabiu Abdullahi
At least 150 suspected bandits reportedly drowned after a boat carrying them capsized in Sabon Gida, Sokoto State.
Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake Chad region, revealed the incident in a post on X. He said the tragedy occurred on Saturday evening when the vessel, loaded with a large number of armed men, overturned while crossing a water body in the area.
According to Makama, the bandits were traveling in large numbers when the boat suddenly capsized, throwing everyone on board into the water.
“Preliminary information suggests that many of them could not swim, leading to heavy casualties,” he said.
He added that early reports indicate that none of the occupants survived the incident.
As of the time of this report, security agencies have not issued an official statement confirming the event.
The incident has caused alarm in the area as authorities continue to monitor the situation closely.
