At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after suspected bandits attacked Tofa community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday night, with the assailants invading the community and shooting residents before abducting dozens of people.
Local sources told our correspondent that between 38 and 40 residents were taken away by the attackers, although the exact number of abducted persons was still being verified as of the time of filing this report.
The bandits were also said to have rustled a large number of livestock belonging to residents and looted items during the attack.
The latest incident raised fresh concerns over the security situation in parts of Rabah LGA, particularly the ability of armed groups to enter communities, carry out prolonged attacks and leave with abducted residents and rustled livestock. Related News Navy arrests fake officer, suspected robber in Anambra Bank mourns as branch manager killed by kidnappers in Imo The fake products slowly killing Nigerians
