Armed bandits invaded Tarah community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, abducting nine residents and shooting one person in the arm.
It was gathered that the bandits struck on Tuesday night, shortly after members of the community’s vigilante group were redeployed to nearby Katsira, leaving the village vulnerable.
Residents said the sudden security gap emboldened the attackers, who stormed the community in large numbers.
However, youths in the area mobilised swiftly and confronted the bandits, a move locals believe prevented what could have been a mass abduction.
The incident has once again heightened anxiety among residents, who say they remain exposed despite ongoing security operations in Sabon Birni and surrounding areas.
