The credible source, who pleaded anonymity, identified the suspects as Usman Bammo, 45, Ali Usman, 23, Abubakar Garba, 30, and Muhammadu Dage, 25.

Suspected Lakurawa militants attacked Girkau community in Sokoto, killing a police officer and two civilians, and burning security vehicles. Read more on t

The source said the incident occurred on Wednesday when a gang of bandits attacked the community in an attempt to kidnap residents and rustle animals.