Bandits have attacked Ghandi community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing no fewer than eight farmers and leaving at least five others with gunshot injuries.
The attack, which occurred on Sunday afternoon, sent residents into panic as the assailants reportedly stormed the community around 3:00 p.m.
The spokesman of the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident in a telephone conversation with our correspondent.
Rufai said the command was aware of the attack, adding that details of the incident were being gathered.
According to him, ” Yes, we are aware of the attack, 8 farmers were killed while another five were injured. We will make it public once we are done with the information being gathered on it, ” Rafai added Related News Atiku faults Tinubu over three-week European vacation Police foil kidnapping attempt in Kano , rescue traditional ruler Soldiers foil terrorists’ advance in Sokoto community
