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From Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
Gunmen on Monday carried an attack on DanTudu village in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State leaving nine people dead and abducted many others.
Witnesses said the attackers struck on Monday, shooting sporadically, which resulted in the killing of no fewer than nine people on the spot.
It was gathered that one person was injured and taken to the hospital, while several women were abducted.
The people of Dan Tudu village are currently mourning the dead.
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A resident who spoke on the condition of anonymity said that the villagers had received information about a possible attack by the gunmen.
“The gunmen arrived on Monday and shot at least 10 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, had confirmed the attack.
Sokoto state Police Public Relations Officer ( PPRO) ASP Ahmed Rufai, also confirmed the incident,but did not give further details about the incident.
