Suspected bandits have killed the Chief Imam of Kuda-Kuda village, Liman Audu, alongside three other residents during a deadly attack in Goronyo Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
Attack Leaves Four Dead
The attackers struck Kuda-Kuda village in the early hours of Thursday. They killed the Chief Imam, Liman Audu, and three other residents identified as Yahaya Hasanu, Zahara Mu’azu and Ibrahim Dayyabu.
Residents said the gunmen stormed the community at about 12:58 a.m. and operated for nearly two hours. They fired shots repeatedly, rustled livestock and forced many villagers to flee their homes.
Meanwhile, a resident who spoke anonymously said panic spread across the village as gunfire erupted from different directions.
“We were keeping vigil when we suddenly heard gunshots from different directions. We ran home, woke our families and fled towards the outskirts of the village to save our lives,” the resident said.
Women Among Victims Abducted
Furthermore, the resident said the attackers moved from house to house and abducted several people. Most of those taken were reportedly married women.
Those kidnapped include Malam Shehu Farar Zaki, Yar Yamma, Khadija and six other residents.
The source also revealed that three victims suffered severe gunshot wounds. According to him, the bullets struck their chests and exited through their backs.
Consequently, medical workers moved the injured victims to a hospital in Sokoto for treatment. However, the resident expressed concern about their chances of survival.
Chief Imam Targeted First
Another resident confirmed the attack and said the gunmen first invaded the Chief Imam’s residence before killing him.
According to the resident, the attackers later confronted three young men and ordered them to follow them into the forest.
However, it remains unclear whether the three men were among those eventually abducted.
Rising Security Concerns In Eastern Sokoto
The latest attack adds to a growing list of violent incidents across eastern parts of Sokoto State.
In response, residents have continued to call on security agencies to increase their presence in vulnerable communities. They say stronger security measures are needed to protect lives and property from recurring bandit attacks.
