{
  "id": 6269691,
  "title": "Sokoto killings, abductions: ADC guber candidate calls for stronger action",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/sokoto-killings-abductions-adc-guber-candidate-calls-for-stronger",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T10:23:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/08/sokoto-killings-abductions-adc-guber-candidate-calls-for-stronger-action/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan'iya, has urged for more decisive action to address the surge in killings and mass abductions in Rabah Local Government Area. In a statement from his media aide, Dan'iya expressed his grave concern over the recent attacks in the region, which have left several residents dead and dozens kidnapped. At least ten people were killed and around 40 others abducted when suspected bandits launched an assault on Tofa community within the local government area on Sunday. Dan'iya questioned why more lives need to be lost or taken before the All Progressives Congress (APC) governments acknowledge the severity of the security crisis in Sokoto. He highlighted the discrepancy between government assurances and the actual security conditions faced by rural communities. Dan'iya urged the Sokoto State Government to enhance security measures in susceptible areas and ensure that the interventions yield concrete results. He emphasized that the people of Rabah urgently need security personnel, intelligence, rapid response capabilities, and the assurance that their homes will be safe from armed attacks. Dan'iya also called for improved coordination and accountability among security agencies in the state, asserting that the extent of the insecurity necessitates a sustained and comprehensive response. He demanded that the Federal Government, the Sokoto State Government, and the security forces intensify their intelligence-led operations, rescue the abducted residents, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure a persistent security presence in vulnerable communities.",
  "summary": "The African Democratic Congress, ADC, governorship candidate in Sokoto State, Manir Muhammad Dan’iya, has called for stronger action to tackle killings and mass abductions in Rabah Local Government Area. Dan’iya, in a statement issued by his media aide, Aminu Abdullahi, on Tuesday, condemned the recent attacks in the area. He expressed concern over reports that […] Sokoto killings, abductions:…",
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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."
}