On Wednesday night Terrorists carried out a deadly attack on the people of Dabagin Yari community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing several people and injuring many others.
Sources report terrorists abducted many residents, including women and children, during the assault.
Security Analyst Bakatsine Details Sokoto Attack on X
Security analyst Bakatsine provided details of the attack on Thursday in a post on X.
He stated, “Last night, terrorists invaded the Dabagin Yari community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State.
“During the attack, terrorists killed several residents. Many others sustained injuries.
Terrorists abducted many people, including women and children.
The assault has left the community in deep fear and mourning.
How can anyone justify calling such terrorists MUSLIM or claiming their crimes are acts of JIHAD, when Islam clearly forbids the murder of innocents?
The kidnapping of women and children, and the spreading of terror?” Bakatsine wrote.
Bandits Ride in Convoys of 50 Motorcycles, Heavily Armed
They also graze their livestock on our farmlands at gunpoint.
Authorities have yet to confirm details surrounding the incident at this time.
Further updates remain pending from official sources as investigations continue.
Authorities have yet to confirm details surrounding the incident at this time.
Further updates remain pending from official sources as investigations continue.
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