Bandits Kingpin Bello Turji’s Fighters !nvade Sokoto Community, K!ll Seven Residents, ∆bduct Others
Bandits Kingpin Bello Turji’s Fighters Invade Sokoto Community, Kill Seven Residents, Abduct Others
SaharaReporters gathered that the heavily armed terrorists stormed Tsamaye village in a coordinated operation, splitting into two groups to execute the attack on Tuesday.
Suspected terrorists believed to be loyal to notorious bandit kingpin, Bello Turji, have launched a deadly attack on Tsamaye village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing at least seven people, abducting several residents and rustling a large number of livestock after engaging security operatives.
SaharaReporters gathered that the heavily armed terrorists stormed Tsamaye village in a coordinated operation, splitting into two groups to execute the attack on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, one group confronted security personnel deployed to the area, while the second group invaded the community, where they unleashed violence on residents.
During the raid, at least seven villagers were reportedly killed, while several others sustained gunshot injuries. An unspecified number of residents were also kidnapped and taken away by the attackers.
The terrorists were also said to have rustled a large number of livestock before fleeing the community and disappearing into the surrounding forest.
The attack is the latest in a series of violent assaults linked to armed groups operating in Sokoto State, particularly in Sabon Birni Local Government Area, which has repeatedly come under attacks by terrorists and bandits believed to be loyal to Bello Turji.
A security analyst, Bakatsine, confirmed the incident in a security alert issued on Wednesday.
He disclosed that at least seven people were killed during the attack, while several others suffered injuries.
He further stated that an unspecified number of residents were abducted and numerous livestock were stolen before the attackers withdrew into the forest.
The latest assault, which has heightened fears over the persistent insecurity in Nigeria’s North-West, also left several residents with varying degrees of injuries as the attackers reportedly operated unhindered before retreating into the forest.
