The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a late-night bandits attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area, where nine residents were abducted and two others injured.

The incident occurred around 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday, as heavily armed assailants stormed the village through a route linked to the Sabon Birni forest. Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufai, said the Command has mobilised operatives to the area and is working to track down the perpetrators and rescue the victims.

“The Command is aware of the incident and has swung into action. Tactical teams have been deployed, and investigations are ongoing to ascertain the exact number of abducted persons,” Rufai stated.

Residents reported that the attackers struck while they were asleep, forcing many to flee amid gunfire. The abducted individuals are mostly women and elderly men. Rufai urged residents to remain vigilant and cooperate with security agencies, saying, “The safety of lives and property remains our top priority”.

The attack has raised concerns about the rising spate of banditry in the area, with calls for increased security presence. Alaafin donates hospital beds, equipment to Oyo Muslim Community Sola Adeyemo, Ibadan In recognition of the significance of affordable healthcare, the Alaafin of Oyo, Oba Akeem Abimbola Owoade 1, has donated hospital beds and other equipment to the Oyo Muslim Community.

According to a release signed by Bode Durojaiye, Director of Media and Publicity, while speaking at the equipment donation event represented by his Chief of Staff, Engineer Lukman Ajibade, Alaafin on Thursday noted that the equipment was donated to help save lives.