By Yarima Haruna
The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed that five people were killed and three others injured when suspected bandits invaded communities in Kebbe Local Government Area of the state.
The attack, which occurred on Thursday evening, reportedly affected Girkau and neighbouring communities in Girkau Ward, with the assailants also abducting residents and rustling cattle.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent on Friday.
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Rufai said, “Five persons were killed, three others were injured and unspecified animals were rustled in the attack.”
According to residents, the attackers moved into Dukura and Jabga, also in Girkau Ward, killing one person in each of the communities.
Several residents were reportedly abducted during the invasion, including young boys and girls, while a vigilante member was also taken away after his locally made firearm was seized by the attackers.
The bandits were said to have remained in Girkau community for several hours before leaving the area with a large number of cattle.
The prolonged stay of the attackers has raised fresh concerns among residents over the security situation in Kebbe, with fears that rural communities may remain vulnerable to further attacks.
