Bandits kill nine, abduct six in Sokoto

Suspected bandits have killed nine villages and kidnapped six others after they invaded three villages in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.Sources said among those killed by the bandits acrosspeight men and one woman.The affected villages were Bejingo, Dantudu and Tulutu, all in Birjin ward.

The bandits also carted away herds of cattle belonging to the villagers during the attack on Saturday.

Corpses of the deceased had been buried according to Islamic rites.

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