Attack by gunmen on Dan Tudu village in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto state on Monday has claimed nine lives, leaving one person injured and taken to the hospital, while several women were abducted.
A survivor of the attack disclosed that the villagers had received information about a possible attack by the gunmen, who, on arrival, were shooting sporadically, leaving everyone scampering for safety.
The duo of Ayuba Hashimu, Chairman of Sabon Birni local government area, and Malam Muhammad Lawal, Secretary to the local government, confirmed the attack. They described it as the latest in a series of violent incidents in the area, which has been plagued by insecurity in recent times.
Residents of the area have expressed frustration with the need for more progress in addressing the security challenges despite repeated promises from government officials.
The attack has raised concerns about the security situation in the area, despite assurances from government officials that they are making progress in the fight against insecurity.
The incident has also raised questions about the effectiveness of the government’s efforts to combat insecurity in the region.
While officials have claimed that they are making progress in the fight against insecurity, the continued occurrence of violent incidents like the Dan Tudu attack suggests that more needs to be done to address the root causes of the problem.
