At least two residents were shot and more than 10 women abducted on Sunday night when suspected bandits invaded Tudun Mallam village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident was made public on Monday by security analyst Bakatsine in a post on X (formerly Twitter), citing accounts from residents of the affected community.
According to the report, the attackers stormed Tudun Mallam late at night, firing shots that left two people injured.
The victims were said to have been rushed to Udutu Primary Health Care Centre, where they are currently receiving treatment.
In addition to the shootings, the assailants reportedly abducted more than 10 women during the raid and carted away farm equipment, dealing a blow to the community’s means of livelihood, especially as the farming season approaches.
Bakatsine quoted residents as expressing deep concern over what they described as persistent attacks and kidnappings in the area, despite official assurances of improved security.
“Last night, bandits raided Tudun Mallam village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State, shooting two people who are now hospitalised in Udutu PHC, abducting more than 10 women and looting farm equipment,” the post read.
“Communities say attacks and kidnappings are continuing despite the claims of improved security. Where exactly is the improved security being promised?”
As of the time of filing this report, authorities in Sokoto State, including the police and other security agencies, had yet to issue an official statement on the attack.
The latest incident adds to ongoing concerns over insecurity in parts of northwestern Nigeria, where rural communities have continued to face raids, abductions and other forms of violent crime.
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