Local News

Sokoto: 15 killed as bandits attack communities


By Adekunle Dada

 

Bandits have killed at least 15 people during attacks on communities in Goronyo and Illela local government areas of Sokoto State.

 

 

 

Governor Aminu Tambuwal confirmed the attack on Monday, November 15, shortly before he presented the state’s 2022 draft budget to members of the Sokoto State House of Assembly.

 

 

 

Tambuwal said that the locals were killed during the attacks which occurred between Sunday night and Monday morning.

 

 

 

He said 12 people were killed in Munwadata town and Kamalo in Illela and three others lost their lives in Goronyo.

 

 

 

The governor condoled with the families of those who lost their loved ones to the attacks, as well as people of the affected communities.

 

 

 

A MUST TO READ
For your Advert Placement, Publicity, Press Release, Personality Promotion, Special Report, Featured story, Conference, Interviews, And So On – CONTACT US on WhatsApp/Call📞@ 08072633727 📲
NOTE: We wish to add you to our WhatsApp Database to get our Trending, latest and timely news directly into your WhatsApp Box as the news breaks.

Olorungbotemi

Recent Posts

Taraba residents lament poor healthcare

Residents of Taraba State are raising concerns over the deteriorating state of public healthcare, citing…

15 minutes ago

NDC in turmoil as primary disputes threaten party unity

The National Democratic Congress (NDC) is facing mounting internal tensions following its May 29 primaries…

1 hour ago

IYDPA slams Osun Govt over alleged deployment of Amotekun operatives to Adeleke family’s energy facility in Ondo

A civil society organisation, Initiative for Youth Development and Peace Advocacy, IYDPA, has criticised the…

1 hour ago

Political walk turns violent as Adeleke, Osun APC trade blame over Ile-Ife, Osogbo clashes

Governor of Osun State, Senator Ademola Adeleke, and the All Progressives Congress Campaign Council on…

2 hours ago

Ekiti knowledge zone to create 100,000 jobs as Tinubu, Oyebanji launch Africa’s new tech hub

THE President of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu has hailed the Governor of Ekiti State,…

16 hours ago

Heskey backs Arsenal move for Rogers

Former Aston Villa striker, Emile Heskey, has insisted that Morgan Rogers is ready to make…

19 hours ago