Bandits Attack Sokoto Villages, Kill Nine

At least nine persons were killed when rampaging bandits attacked some villages in Goronyo LGA of Sokoto state.

The brigands also abduct six persons, the Punch reports.

The affected villages are Bejingo, Dantudu, and Tulutu all in Birjin ward.

The bandits were said to have carted away herds of cattle belonging to the villagers during the attack.

According to the report, those killed by the bandits were eight men and one woman.

The corpses of the deceased have been buried according to Islamic rites.

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This is not the first time bandits will be attacking communities in Sokoto as the state has witnessed a surge in bandit attacks, leading to the death of many residents and property destroyed.

In May, bandits killed 22 people in separate attacks in Rabah and Sabon Birni LGAs in the state.

The victims were 21 members of a vigilante group and Umar Sanda, the village head of Sabon Birni

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