Suspected terrorists have attacked Gorau community in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing four residents, abducting four others and injuring several people.
The attack, which occurred at about 9 pm on Wednesday, came barely six days after a boat accident in the community reportedly claimed 65 lives, leaving several families in mourning.
The Police Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Command, DSP Ahmad Rufai, confirmed the incident, saying the attackers invaded the community and opened fire on residents.
The village head of Gorau, Alhaji Aliyu Magaji Na-Batsami, said the attackers shot 11 residents during the incident.
“Eleven people were shot by the terrorists. Seven of them survived and were rushed to the hospital for treatment, while four others died instantly,” he said. Related News Over 1,100 killed, N7.8bn paid in ransoms as Nigerian kidnappings surge 66% – Report Charge me to court, VeryDarkMan challenges police over checkpoint kidnapping claims Sokoto attack: Soldiers kill several bandits, launch air operation
