Residents Flee Communities As Bandits Kill Four In Sokoto
Inhabitants of Bargaja, Tozai, Turba and Danzanke had all relocated to Isa town following series of attacks on their villages.
by Saharareporters, New York
Feb 27, 2021
Several communities in Sokoto State have been deserted following fresh attacks by bandits, which left four people dead.
The state Commissioner for Security Matters, Garba Moyi, who disclosed this, said livestock were also rustled in the process.
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According to the commissioner, three persons were killed at Bargaja village in Isa local government area, while one was killed in a community in Sabon Birni local government area.
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February 27, 2021
Suspected bandits have raided some communities in the eastern part of Sokoto state, killing four persons and rustled several livestock.
Colonel Garba Moyi (rtd), the state Commissioner for Carrier and Security Matters, confirmed the attacks, saying three persons were killed at Bargaja village in Isa local government area while one was killed in a community under Sabon Birni local government.
Newsmen learnt that the attackers invaded Bargaja around 2pm on Thursday, shooting sporadically.
A resident said six persons were shot in the village, but only three died while the remaining three are currently receiving treatment in the hospitals.