Tarah community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State came under heavy attack on Tuesday night as armed bandits invaded the village, abducting nine residents and injuring one person.
According to local sources, the gunmen stormed the community shortly after members of the local vigilante group were redeployed to the neighbouring Katsira area, leaving Tarah exposed.
Residents said the sudden security gap emboldened the attackers, who arrived in large numbers and moved swiftly.
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However, youths in the area mobilised and confronted the bandits, a move locals believe prevented what could have been a mass abduction.
The incident has heightened tension across the community, with residents expressing fear that they remain vulnerable despite ongoing security operations in Sabon Birni and surrounding areas.
(Platinum Post)