Again, Bandits Invade Sokoto, Kill 11
In a fresh wave of deadly attack, bandits have killed no fewer than 11 individuals in villages in Sokoto State.
Sources said a series of coordinated attacks by armed bandits targeted three communities in Sokoto State.
The development was disclosed in a publication by renowned security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
In a post on his official 𝕏 account on Saturday, May 3, Makama noted that the attacks took place on the evening of Thursday, May 2, around 7:30 p.m., focusing on villages within the Gwadabawa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas.
The attackers, described as being in significant numbers, initially invaded Satiru Village, resulting in the deaths of five residents.
They subsequently proceeded to Kunkurus Village, where one individual was killed, and then moved on to the Shadawa community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, where they shot dead five other persons, making a total of 11 casualties.
Makama said that, in response to the attacks, troops from Operation FANSAN YANMA, in conjunction with personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), and Sokoto Community Guards, were deployed to the affected regions.
However, the assailants had already escaped prior to the arrival of security forces. Makama indicated that the troops were currently pursuing the fleeing attackers in an effort to capture them.
