From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
Gunmen have carried out an attack on Dan Tudu village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, leaving nine people dead.
Eyewitnesses said the attackers struck on Monday, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the killing of no fewer than nine people on the spot.
One person was injured and taken to the hospital, while several women were abducted.
The people of Dan Tudu village in Lajinge, Sabon Birni Local Government Area, eastern Sokoto, are currently mourning the dead.
A resident who preferred to remain anonymous said that the villagers had received information about a possible attack by the gunmen.
“They (gunmen) arrived on Monday and shot at least ten people, killing nine and injuring one, who was rushed to the hospital for treatment.”
The gunmen also abducted the wives of the slain villagers.
The Chairman of Sabon Birni Local Government Area, Hon Ayuba Hashimu, and the Secretary to the Local Government, Malam Muhammad Lawal, have confirmed the attack.
The police spokesman in the state, ASP Ahmed Rufai, also confirmed the incident. However, he did not provide further details upon enquiry by our correspondent.