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Sokoto Residents Panic Over Renewed Bandit Attacks

Residents of Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State, are alarmed by renewed bandit attacks, leading to mass evacuations. DSP Ahmed Rufai confirmed two deaths and several abductions during an incident in Bargaja village. Accounts indicate ongoing raids aimed at occupying vulnerable settlements in the region. Despite promises from security agencies, communities continue to face violence, with displaced residents sheltering in public schools or fleeing to neighboring areas. Security analyst Bashar Altine highlighted the critical state of affairs, urging government action to avert worsening conditions.

Salman Animasahun | 1) Banditry—Nigeria—Sokoto State 2) Violence—Nigeria—Sokoto State 3) Public safety—Nigeria—Sokoto State | Punch Newspaper | Wednesday, January 14, 2026