Residents of Bimasa in Tureta local government area of Sokoto State have confronted bandits, rescuing kidnapped relatives and reportedly killing more than 10 of the attackers.
According to local sources, villagers tracked the bandits into the forest, engaged them in a fierce battle and killed several of the bandits.
The villagers also rescued kidnapped victims and recovered rustled animals while one captured bandit was brought back to the village.
Community leaders praised the residents’ actions, calling on authorities to strengthen community security due to fears of reprisal attacks.
The chairman of Tureta local government, Aliyu Tureta, confirmed the incident, stating that six bandits were reportedly killed and several cattle belonging to residents were 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 have protested, demanding government action to address the crisis, with youths threatening to take up arms in self-defence if the government fails to provide adequate security.
