Bandits attack farmers in Sokoto communities


Armed bandits attacked farmers across several communities in Rabah local government area of Sokoto State on Wednesday causing panic and displacement.
The attack also resulted in the death of a hunter who attempted to flee but was gunned down by the assailants.
This was revealed in an alert issued by security analyst Bakatsine on X on Thursday morning.
He wrote” ALERT: Yesterday morning, bandits attacks farmers in Gidan Buwai, Kundus, Rarah and Dudu Barade Bulke, all in Rabah LGA, Sokoto State. Farmers were displaced and gunshots rang out. A fleeing hunter was shot in Rarah. No abductions or livestock thefts reported.
Sokoto state has been battling with recurring insecurity and escalating attacks from several armed groups.