Bandits Kill 3 Fishermen In Sokoto Community

Suspected bandits have continued their wave of violence in Sokoto State, killing three fishermen at Sanyinna Community in Tangaza local government area during an early morning attack on Tuesday.

According to a local source, the victims who were fishing for their daily livelihood were ambushed by their assailants.

In a separate incident on Monday, bandits also reportedly attacked Sutti and Takkau villages, also in Tangaza LGA, injuring two people during the assaults.

Special Assistant to the Council Chairman on Security, Garzali Raka, confirmed the attacks.

Raka said the assailants made away with several livestock, including cows, camels, sheep, and goats.

He commended the swift response of security operatives who engaged the bandits in a gun battle and successfully recovered the stolen animals in Siddi.

He added that the two injured persons were receiving treatment at Tangaza General Hospital.

Expressing concern over the spate of attacks, Raka noted that the bandits increasingly target communities in broad daylight, especially those with strong animal husbandry activity.

He appealed to both the federal and state governments to intensify efforts in tackling the menace and restoring peace, which he described as essential for meaningful development in the area.