Muhammad Nasir, Sokoto
More than 20 people have reportedly been killed in a terrorist attack on Kwalajiya Village, located in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
The attack, which took place in the early hours of Tuesday, has left the entire community in shock and mourning.
Eyewitnesses who spoke on condition of anonymity described the scene as harrowing, recounting how heavily armed men stormed the village, firing indiscriminately and setting homes ablaze
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Many villagers, including women and children, are feared dead, while several others are still unaccounted for
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The Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufa’i confirmed the attack but declined to provide further details, citing ongoing investigations
The attack has raised fresh concerns about the persistent insecurity in parts of Sokoto State and the growing influence of armed groups in rural communities.
Residents have called on state and federal authorities to urgently step up efforts to protect vulnerable populations and bring the perpetrators of this heinous crime to justice.
As the Kwallajiya village mourns its dead, the people of are left grappling with grief and uncertainty about what the future holds.
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