Suspected bandits reportedly attacked three communities in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing 37 residents and injuring several others.

 

A community leader, Alhaji Ibrahim Yusuf, who disclosed this on Sunday, said the incident took place on Saturday night, adding that the affected communities were; Raka, Raka Dutse, and Filin Gawa.

 

Also confirming the attack, the immediate past chairman of the local government, Alhaji Bashar Kalenjeni, said 18 persons were killed at Raka, 17 at Filin Gawa, and two at Raka Dutse.

 

He said, ‘We wanted to bury them in the night, but the bandits came back and dispersed us. As at this morning (Sunday), the deceased are still there unburied.’

 

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