Armed bandits attack Sokoto, kill numbers of people

Some suspected armed bandits have attacked a community in the Eastern Senatorial District of Sokoto State, killing an unspecified number of persons.

The incident was reported to occur on Sunday night; more so, the armed men invaded the market in large numbers, shooting sporadically and gunned down many villagers who were engaged in their usual night transactions.

Although, the level of causalities recorded during the attack could not be ascertained at press time as details still remain sketchy.

While speaking with newsmen, the Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Sanusi Abubakar, said he was yet to receive an official briefing on the incident.

“I’ve not been officially briefed, I will get back to you soonest”, the command’s spokesman said in a text message.

You will recall that the incident marks the third time in two weeks that the armed bandits attacked village markets in the state amid military operations in the area.

Less than two weeks ago, no fewer than 20 persons were killed when the assailants attacked the Ungwan Lalle market in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state.