At least 30 women and girls were reportedly abducted on Saturday night after armed bandits attacked Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The incident, which left one resident injured, was contained in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine.
According to Bakatsine, the attackers stormed the community during the night and took away women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids, only hours before the planned wedding ceremony.
“Yesterday night, bandits invaded Chacho community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State. They injured one person and abducted at least 30 women and girls ,including a bride and her bridesmaids ,during the invasion.
“A day meant for joy and celebration was shattered as bandits stormed and inflicted wounds. How much more pain must ordinary families endure before they find safety?,” Bakatsine wrote.
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