Sokoto attack: ‘My baby almost died’ — New mother recounts ordeal
Residents of Ungushi community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, who were displaced by last Friday’s bandit attack, have recounted their harrowing experiences during the two-day assault on the village. The attack, which occurred between Friday and Saturday, has left at least 34 people dead, with families separated and several residents still searching […]
Residents of Ungushi community in Sokoto State's Kebbe Local Government Area recounted the harrowing ordeal of a two-day bandit attack last Friday and Saturday. At least 34 people died in the assault, with families separated and many still searching for missing relatives. Two additional bodies were recovered on Monday, raising the total to 34.
The woman who recently gave birth said her baby nearly died during the journey to Kebbe due to the hardships he endured. Her daughter also suffered severe leg swelling. The woman's father, Imam Aliyu Musa, and uncle, Uban Dankurma, were among those killed. No assistance has been provided to the displaced residents, forcing one woman to move to Sokoto for refuge.
Another woman alleged that the attackers killed three pregnant women, allegedly to see their unborn babies. Residents described how the attackers entered the community and killed men accused of belonging to local vigilante groups. The death toll may rise as some victims killed on a hill where residents sought refuge remain unrecovered.
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