Bandits raid Sokoto community, police probe reported abduction, killing

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Bandits have attacked Girkau village in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with an Independent National Electoral Commission staff member reportedly abducted during the incident.

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A resident of the community was also reportedly killed in the attack, which occurred on Thursday morning.

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However, the Sokoto State Police Command said it had yet to confirm either the reported abduction or death.

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The command’s spokesman, DSP Ahmed Rufai, said the police were aware of the attack but were still trying to establish what happened.

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“We are aware of the attack, but no death has been recorded as far as we are concerned.

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“I will get back to the DPO in charge of the area to ascertain what happened and confirm the casualty situation,” the police spokesman said.

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He said the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the area would be contacted to obtain further details and verify the casualty situation.

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The reported victim of the abduction was identified as an INEC staff member, while another resident was allegedly killed.

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Details of the attack, including the circumstances surrounding the reported abduction and killing, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.

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The incident comes amid continued security challenges in rural parts of Sokoto State, where armed bandits have carried out attacks, abductions and killings.

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Communities in Kebbe and other parts of the state have previously faced attacks, forcing residents to restrict movement and adjust farming and other daily activities over security concerns.

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However, the police had not confirmed that the victim was abducted or that anyone was killed in Thursday’s attack as of the time of filing.

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