Suspected bandits have killed unspecified members of a joint patrol team after attacking Burkusuma camp, a joint military base in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

According to sources, the bandits invaded the camp in large numbers and began shooting at the place sporadically.

Though the number of army casualties could not be confirmed, three of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps were confirmed to be among the casualties.

The bandits also burnt down two patrol vehicles and sped off with another one which was used to carry food items stolen from the neighboring villages.