By Yarima Haruna
At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after suspected bandits attacked Tofa community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday night, with the assailants invading the community and shooting residents before abducting dozens of people.
Local sources told our correspondent that between 38 and 40 residents were taken away by the attackers, although the exact number of abducted persons was still being verified as of the time of filing this report.
The bandits were also said to have rustled a large number of livestock belonging to residents and looted properties during the attack.
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The latest incident has raised fresh concerns over the security situation in parts of Rabah LGA, particularly the ability of armed groups to enter communities, carry out prolonged attacks and leave with abducted residents and rustled livestock.
Residents are also seeking answers over how the attackers were able to operate in Tofa, kill and abduct residents, as well as cart away livestock and other valuables without being intercepted by security personnel.
The development comes amid continued military and security operations against bandit groups across Sokoto and other parts of the North-West.
When contacted, the spokesman Sokoto State Police Command DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident.
He however assured that the command will make the details of the incident available after compiling it’s report.
The exact number of casualties and abducted residents could not be independently verified at press time.
