Sallah Day Tragedy: Gunmen attack Sokoto village, kill 10, abduct scores

At least 10 people have been confirmed killed while scores of others were abducted when gunmen suspected to be bandits attacked a village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday morning as Muslim faithful prepared to celebrate the Eid-el-Kabir.

Eyewitnesses say the gunmen stormed the Tudun Doki village at about 1:30 am on Sallah day and began shooting sporadically in different directions, forcing the villagers to flee into nearby forests to escape being mowed down.

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The Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ahmed Rufa’i, who confirmed the attack in a brief statement, however, said six bodies have been retrieved so far, adding that the police have yet to ascertain the number of abducted persons.

The PPRO further promised to release a more detailed statement as the police command has despatched a crack team to the community to go after the criminals.

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