Over 70 people feared dead as bandits attack villages in Sokoto

Sequel to the visit of the Governor of Sokoto State, Aminu Tambuwal, and security chiefs to Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, bandits have attacked some villages in the area and killed over 70 people.

According to a source, not less than 74 persons were killed in the recent attack, Wednesday, which occured two days after the governor’s visit, in Garki, Dan Aduwa, Kuzari, Katuma, all in the local government area.

According to the source, “the bandits invaded the villages on motorcycles and started shooting sporadically, leading to the death of not less than 74 people.

During a press briefing by the State Police Command, it was disclosed that the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Sani Kaoje, had ordered the deployment of more mobile policemen to the areas, in order to restore peace to the society.

The CP urged the people of the state to remain calm, as the Police in collaboration with other security agents would work diligently to restore peace to the affected areas, as well as make the perpetrators face the wrath of the law.

Governor Tambuwal, while, commenting on the incident, lamented the massacre carried out by the bandits, as well as commiserate with those who lost their loved ones to the attack.

“Yesterday, I received with rude shock and maximum displeasure the killings of many citizens of Sabon Birni by bandits.

“This development is most discomforting considering the fact that myself and the entire security architecture of the state had on Tuesday visited the area and had fruitful discussions with the traditional leaders and other stakeholders on how to nip this unfortunate incident in the bud.

“Nonetheless, under my watch no stone will be left unturned in ensuring that the perpetrators of this dastardly act are brought to book.”