Five killed, several women abducted as suspected Bello Turji gang attacks Sokoto community
At least five people have been killed and several women abducted after suspected bandits led by notorious kingpin Bello Turji attacked Lajinge community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The attack reportedly took place on Tuesday night and was disclosed by conflict reporter Bakatsine in a post shared on X on Wednesday.
According to the report, the gunmen stormed the community, killing five residents and injuring eight others. The injured victims were taken to hospital for treatment.
The attackers also reportedly abducted several women, although the exact number of those kidnapped has yet to be confirmed.
In addition to the killings and abductions, the bandits allegedly rustled a large number of livestock and carted away valuables belonging to residents before fleeing the community.
The whereabouts of the abducted victims remain unknown, heightening fears among residents over their safety and the possibility of fresh attacks.
Reacting to the incident, Bakatsine said Bello Turji’s continued raids on communities in the area have left many residents living in fear.
“Bello Turji’s relentless attacks on communities across this axis have continued to cause fear, displacement and loss of lives.
“How long will these communities continue to endure this cycle of terror without a decisive end to the attacks?” he wrote.
As of the time of filing this report, security agencies had not officially confirmed the attack or issued a statement on the incident.
