Bandits Wreck Violence In Sokoto Community, Kills Traditional Ruler

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Gunmen believed to be bandits have killed the village head of Tunga community, Illela Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The gunmen, who invaded the community Wednesday evening on motorcycles also killed two other people.

Sources have it that the traditional ruler was shot dead after resistance to be kidnapped by the bandits.

The attack comes up few days after gunmen attacked Amarawa community, also in Illela LGA, killing at least 10 persons.

Another source mentioned to Journal Reporters saying, “over ten villagers were killed just as houses and other properties were destroyed. Many others have fled their homes to seek refuge in nearby communities within the local government area."

Sokoto, like many other states across the North, has witnessed sporadic attacks by bandits and kidnappers that have claimed the lives of many.

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