Fresh tension has reportedly gripped Sabon-Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State following a late-night attack on Gatawa community by armed bandits.
The assailants reportedly killed and injured several residents, while an unspecified number of people were abducted during the raid.
The incident was revealed by an X user, Bakatsine, who raised an alarm over the persistent assaults on communities in the area.
In his post, he wrote: “SAD NEWS: Yesterday night, armed bandits invaded Gatawa community in Sabon-Birni LGA, Sokoto State.
“They killed and injured several people, they also abducted unspecified number of people during the invasion.
“It’s very worrisome, how bandits are constantly attacking communities in Sokoto East District.”
His post, which tagged top government officials and institutions, underscored growing concerns over the frequency of violent attacks in Sokoto East.