Bandits kill three, abduct residents in Sokoto

Bandits perpetrated a brutal attack in Yartsakuwa community, located within Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and the abduction of numerous women. The assault, which took place early Sunday morning, also left several residents injured and caused the rustling of livestock. A survivor, Najeeb Yartsakuwa, shared this distressing news on Facebook, detailing how the attackers stormed their house and abducted his biological sister along with four sisters-in-law, as well as other women from the community.

The exact number of women taken remains unclear. According to the survivor, four victims – three men and one woman – were killed, and numerous others were injured. A security source revealed that the bandits shot the four deceased, abducted an unspecified number of individuals, and carried away livestock. The attackers were met with resistance from police and military personnel, who remained in the area until dawn.

However, the discrepancy between the survivor's account and the official security report, which recorded only three deaths, remains unresolved. The spokesperson for Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmad Rufa'i, did not respond to inquiries at the time of the report. Amidst the tragedy, the survivor fervently prayed for the safe return of the abducted, eternal peace for the deceased, and a swift recovery for the injured. He also expressed his hope for lasting peace and security in Sokoto State and the entire country.