Sources said the incident occurred on September 3, when
troops of 8 Division on a fighting patrol along Sabon Birnin–Isa Road engaged
terrorists who attempted to block the route.

The attackers were forced to flee after a gun battle, while
troops rescued a driver conveying frozen fish and assisted in towing his
vehicle to Sabon Birnin.

Later that night, around 11:30 p.m, terrorists invaded Tungar
Makera village in Wurno Local Government Area, where they kidnapped four
residents before fleeing.

According to the sources, troops pursued the attackers but
could not establish contact.

On September 4, around 8:55 a.m, seven suspected terrorists
were accosted by locals in Kaura village, Shagari Local Government Area.

“Unfortunately, four of the suspects were lynched by a mob
led by Yansakai vigilantes before troops arrived. The remaining three were
rescued and handed over to security authorities for further action,” the source
said.