At least 16 people, according to reports, were killed in separate attacks on three communities in Sokoto State between Friday evening and early Sunday.
Daily Trust newspaper reported that 12 people were killed in Lajinge, Sabon Birni Local Government Area, while four others died in Gandi and Maikujera communities in Rabah LGA.
At least three other people were injured, while an unconfirmed number of residents were abducted.
The attackers also rustled livestock and stole fuel, cash, mobile phones and other goods, forcing several families to flee their homes.
PREMIUM TIMES has not independently verified the casualty figures and other details of the attacks.
