At least five residents have been killed and several others abducted after armed bandits reportedly attacked three communities in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The affected communities are Dinawa, Munƙi and Gidan Dare.
According to community sources, the attackers took advantage of the heavy rainfall on Tuesday night to invade the communities while residents were indoors seeking shelter from the storm.
The attack on Dinawa reportedly began around 10:30 p.m., with the assailants moving from house to house, looting valuables and destroying properties.
A resident said the attackers arrived while the rain was heavy, making it difficult for residents to anticipate the invasion.
Five people were reportedly killed during the attack, while an unspecified number of residents were abducted. The exact number of those missing remained unclear as families continued efforts to account for their relatives.
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Sources also alleged that the attackers were brought into Dinawa in an unidentified vehicle before launching the operation.
The bodies of the five victims were expected to be buried on Wednesday morning in accordance with Islamic rites.
Meanwhile, residents of Munƙi and Gidan Dare said the attackers rustled an unspecified number of cattle and stole valuables from homes.
The simultaneous attacks have reportedly heightened tension across the affected communities, with residents expressing concerns over the safety of their families and property.
The incidents come amid continued attacks, abductions and cattle rustling in parts of Sokoto State.
As of the time of filing this report, there was no official confirmation of the number of people abducted.
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