Suspected bandits have killed residents and abducted several others in Tofa, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, about one week after troops said they intercepted armed men advancing towards another community in the area.
The attackers entered Tofa between Sunday night and the early hours of Monday, shooting residents, abducting others and rustling livestock.
The number of people killed and abducted remained unclear early Tuesday, with conflicting figures reported.
Daily Trust reported that seven people were killed and that 35 residents were initially taken away. It said eight later returned, leaving 27 people in captivity.
The Punch reported that at least 10 people were killed and between 38 and 40 abducted. The newspaper said the figures had not been independently verified.
