Illela bandit attack: Governor Tambuwal condoles Sokoto communities as death toll rises to 43

The Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, has confirmed the killing of 43 persons in Monday's bandit attack on Illela Local Government Area of the state. 

Tambuwal had on Wednesday, November 17, led members of the state executive and security councils, as well as other top government officials on a condolence visit to the people of Illela. 

We're here to, on behalf of the government and good people of our dear state, to extend our heartfelt condolences on this unfortunate incident which claimed the lives of many of our citizens. This is not a small occurrence. It is upsetting," he stated, emphasizing that: "this incident really touched us," Gov Tambuwal told his bereaved audience. 

He, however, commended the local government authorities, monarchs and community leaders for their lawful composition of a volunteer group working in tandem with the security operatives in the area.