Suspected Bandits Kill Three, Abduct Several In Sokoto Community

At least three persons have been killed, while several others were abducted following an attack by suspected bandits on Yar Tsakuwa village in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The attack reportedly occurred on Saturday night, leaving three other residents injured.

The spokesperson of the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident in a telephone interview on Sunday.

Rufai disclosed that the victims killed comprised two males and a female, while the injured persons were receiving treatment at an undisclosed medical facility.

He added that the number of residents abducted during the attack had yet to be officially determined.

According to the police spokesperson, security operatives responded swiftly to the incident and brought the situation under control.

“Yes, there was an attack and a combined team of security forces swiftly mobilised to the scene and brought the situation under control.

“The team was led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Rabah LGA, and they are on the trail of the fleeing marauding bandits,” Rufai said.

The police spokesperson assured that security operatives were pursuing the attackers.