Residents of Gatawa village in Sabon Birnin local government area of Sokoto state have confirmed a bandit attack that left five persons dead.
A resident, who spoke anonymously, said the attack happened in the early hours of the morning and another person was critically injured.
He said six people, including two married women, two teenage girls and two young boys, were abducted by the attackers suspected to be armed bandits.
“The bandits invaded our community around 1:30 am, and started shooting sporadically. Our vigilantes engaged them, but four of them paid the supreme price on the spot,” the resident told Leadership.
He said two other residents sustained gunshot injuries and were taken to hospital, adding that one later died.
The resident said the attackers rustled livestock and escaped before security operatives arrived.
“We heard them exchanging fire with security agents, but none of the abducted persons was rescued,” he added.
