Armed Fulani bandits have reportedly killed 9 residents in an attack on Bejingo, Dantudu, and Tulutu villages, in Birjin Ward, Goronyo Local Government Area, Sokoto State,
An anonymous source in the Local Government Area disclosed that the assailants attacked the villages on Saturday, raiding houses, killing 8 men and 1 woman in the process, and injuring several others.
The bandits also rustled an unspecified number of animals, including sheep, goats, and cattle, forcing a number of villagers to flee their homes and take refuge with relations in neighbouring communities.
Police authorities in the State are yet to confirm the attack, as the Police Public Relations Officer, Muhammad Sadiq, said he was yet to be briefed on the incident.
The victims have since been buried according to Islamic rites.
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