Six persons have been killed and two others injured following a terrorist attack on a vehicle conveying goods in Toffa village, Gusau Local Government Area of Zamfara State.

Security sources said troops of 1 Brigade, deployed at Combat Team 3 Magami, responded to distress information on the incident at about 2:30 p.m. on April 6 while on a fighting patrol.

According to the sources, the attackers opened fire on the vehicle, forcing it to overturn.

On arrival at the scene, the troops discovered that six occupants had been killed, while two others sustained injuries.

The injured victims were evacuated to a medical facility for treatment.

Security sources said troops have intensified patrols in the general area as part of efforts to track down the perpetrators and prevent further attacks. (Zagazola)