At least six villagers were killed and twelve others abducted after suspected bandits attacked several rural communities in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving residents in panic and despair.
The assailants, who arrived in large numbers, reportedly moved from one settlement to another, firing indiscriminately and looting valuables as terrified villagers fled into nearby bushes.
The affected villages include Gidan Maihatsi, Gidan Yamma, Saketa, and Tudunbixo, all in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Residents said the gunmen also stole several herds of cattle and set parts of the villages on fire during their retreat.
“It was a nightmare we’ll never forget. They came on motorcycles, shooting at anyone in sight and taking away people, animals, and food,” said a survivor who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Confirming the attack on Wednesday, a security source, Bakatsine, said the gunmen operated freely for hours without any resistance from security forces.
He added that security operatives have launched preliminary investigations, and calm is gradually returning to the affected communities.
As of the time of filing this report, the Sokoto State Police Command had yet to issue an official statement.
The Wurno axis remains one of the most volatile parts of Sokoto, plagued by persistent bandit incursions that have displaced residents, disrupted farming, and crippled local trade.
