Armed bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward of Rabah Local Government Area in Sokoto State on Saturday night, killing several residents and abducting many others.
The incident was disclosed in a post shared on Sunday by a security analyst, Bakatsine, on X.
According to the post, the attackers stormed the village at night while dressed in women’s hijabs, a disguise that allegedly enabled them to move around the community without raising suspicion.
During the attack, several residents were reportedly killed, while many others were abducted and taken to an unknown destination by the assailants.
The development has heightened concerns among residents as attacks continue to occur in different communities across the state.
Bakatsine wrote, “Last night, armed bandits reportedly disguised in women’s hijabs attacked Mallamawar Yari village in Gawakuke ward, Rabah LGA, Sokoto State. Several residents were killed and many others abducted during the attack.
“With attacks continuing across communities in Sokoto State, the question remains: what concrete measures are being taken to halt the growing wave of insecurity in the state?”
Authorities had yet to issue an official statement on the incident as of the time this report was filed.
