One person has been confirmed dead following an attack by bandits on Gidan Dadi community in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident was revealed in a post shared on X on Thursday by security analyst Bakatsine.
According to the post, the assailants invaded the community during the night and killed a resident during the attack.
The bandits were also said to have made away with a large number of livestock before escaping from the area.
Residents reportedly stated that the armed men moved around the community without resistance during the raid before fleeing with the rustled animals.
“Last night, bandits reportedly attacked Gidan Dadi community in Tangaza LGA, Sokoto State, killing one person and rustling a large number of livestock. Residents say the attackers moved freely through the area before fleeing with the animals.
“How long will rural communities continue to face these raids without timely security response?,” Bakatsine wrote.