{
  "id": 16636581,
  "title": "Bandits Shoot Resident, Rustle 28 Cattle in Sokoto",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/26/bandits-shoot-resident-rustle-28-cattle-in-sokoto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-26T17:20:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/bandits-shoot-resident-rustle-28-cattle-in-sokoto/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Gunmen attacked the village of Gidan Sarki, located near Usmanu Danfodiyo University in Sokoto, and shot a resident in the leg while stealing 28 cattle. The assault took place around 9pm on a Sunday, causing alarm among the community members. The Sokoto State Police Command verified the incident, stating that the bandits shot Malam Shehu Muhammad before fleeing with the livestock. A police source explained that the attack seemed to be directed at the victim's home due to the significant number of cattle owned there. The police swiftly responded to the incident, with divisional officers mobilizing personnel to the area. Residents reported that the bandits had threatened others in the community to bring out the university students present for registration, though the threat occurred during the holiday break. After visiting Gidan Sarki on Monday morning, two residents confirmed that the victim survived the shooting and was taken to the hospital for treatment. Another resident, Jameel Muhammad, stated that the robbers escaped with more than 20 cows after shooting the male owner in the leg. This incident is part of a series of security concerns in areas surrounding Usmanu Danfodiyo University, where previous attacks have been reported. In September 2023, the university denied allegations of an attack on its main campus, clarifying that the event took place in a nearby village. Earlier in October 2023, the police confirmed an armed robbery at the university's mini-market, with armed men injuring two shop owners and stealing items.",
  "summary": "Bandits have attacked Gidan Sarki, a community near Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto (UDUS), shooting a resident in the leg and rustling 28 cattle. The attack occurred around 9pm on Sunday in the community located behind the university’s Jummat Mosque, triggering panic among residents. The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the incident, saying the attackers shot […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}