The Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State has confirmed that one person lost his life while five others were abducted during a bandit attack on Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke Ward of Rabah Local Government Area.
The attack occurred on Saturday night when armed men stormed the community, sending residents into panic as they carried out the assault.
Earlier reports circulating on social media had alleged that the attackers disguised themselves in women’s hijabs to evade suspicion before launching the attack. However, the police dismissed the claim.
The spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident but clarified that the attackers did not disguise themselves.
“The attack is true, but they didn’t disguise. Five people were kidnapped, and one person was killed,” Rufai said.
According to the police spokesperson, those abducted include three women and two men. He added that security agencies have begun efforts to locate the suspects and secure the safe release of the victims.
Rufai noted that security operatives have intensified operations in the area following the attack while investigations are ongoing.
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges in several communities across Sokoto State, where residents continue to grapple with cases of banditry and kidnapping.
In recent months, armed groups have repeatedly targeted rural communities, particularly in border local government areas, forcing many villagers to abandon their homes and raising concerns about safety in the region.
Authorities have urged residents to remain vigilant and promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies as efforts continue to tackle insecurity in the state.
