Bandits abduct 9, rustle over 200 livestock in Sokoto
Bandits have abducted nine residents, shot another and rustled over 200 livestock during an attack on Illelar Dawagari community in Kagara Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The attackers invaded the community at about 8:30 pm on Saturday, according to a resident who spoke to Daily Trust. The resident said one of the […]
An attack on the Illelar Dawagari community in Sokoto State left nine residents abducted, one person shot, and over 200 livestock stolen. The assault occurred around 8:30 pm on Saturday, according to a local resident. Saminu Arzika, a victim of the shooting, was out to use the restroom when he noticed the bandits. After attempting to shine his torch on them again, Arzika was ordered to be shot.
He ran towards the community, but the attackers pursued him, resulting in his gunshot. This incident alerted the residents, who fled into the nearby bush for safety. The resident who witnessed the incident had just finished eating when he went out to buy medicine, and after purchasing a bottle of mineral drink, he heard the gunshot and immediately fled into the bush.
The bandits continued their operation until around 11 pm, raiding houses and stealing livestock worth more than 200. Among those abducted were five males, four females, and three children aged between 10 and 15 years, whose names remain undisclosed. Another resident is currently held captive after paying a N1 million ransom; however, the kidnappers are demanding a Bajaj motorcycle before releasing him.
The Sokoto State Police Command's spokesman confirmed the attack but has yet to provide further details. The Kagara Ward in Goronyo Local Government Area has been plagued by security challenges, with residents reporting repeated attacks in the area.
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