At least 17 people, including seven visitors who had travelled for the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations, were reportedly killed when bandits attacked Dangulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Residents said the attackers, numbering in the hundreds and riding on motorcycles, invaded the community on Sunday morning, firing indiscriminately, looting shops, and forcing villagers to flee into nearby forests.
According to local sources, the assailants are believed to have moved from Bagega in Zamfara State, through Barayar Zaki in Bukkuyum Local Government Area, before staying the night in Gizazza village ahead of the attack.
A resident, who requested anonymity for security reasons, said the gunmen entered Dangulbi between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. and immediately opened fire on residents.
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