At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured after suspected bandits attacked Tofa community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The attack reportedly occurred at night, with the assailants invading the community and killing residents before abducting dozens of others.
Security analyst Bakatsine disclosed the incident in a post on X on Monday.
According to him, preliminary reports from local sources indicated that between 38 and 40 residents may have been abducted during the attack.
However, he noted that the exact number of victims taken away by the attackers was still being verified.
The assailants were also said to have rustled a large number of livestock and looted properties belonging to residents before fleeing the community.
The latest incident adds to the growing security concerns in parts of Sokoto State, where rural communities have continued to face attacks by armed groups.
