Residents of Bimasa in Tureta local government areas of Sokoto State have bravely confronted bandits, rescuing kidnapped relatives and reportedly killed more than 10 of the attackers.
According to local sources, the villagers tracked the bandits into the forest, engaged them in a fierce battle, and killed the ten of them.
The villagers also rescued kidnapped victims and recovered rustled livestock while one captured bandit was brought back to the village.
Community leaders praised the residents’ courage, calling on authorities to strengthen community security due to fears of reprisal attacks.
Chairman of Tureta local government, Aliyu Tureta, however confirmed the incident, stating that six bandits were killed and several cattle belonging to people rescued.
Tureta local government area has experienced heightened insecurity, with reports of bandit attacks on villages, resulting in killings, abductions, and displacement.
Hundreds of residents had earlier protested, demanding government action to address the crisis, with youths threatening to take up arms in self-defence if government failed to provide adequate security.
