Bandits attacked the Dan Gulbi community in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Tuesday, killing no fewer than 20 people, according to residents. The attackers arrived on motorcycles at about 8:00 a.m., shot sporadically, and set several houses ablaze. On Sunday, bandits on more than 150 motorcycles had attacked the same community, killing 17 people and looting about 20 shops. Police confirmed receiving a distress call and have mobilised personnel to the area.
Key Points:
- Families bury loved ones for the second time in three days, deepening communal trauma.
- Repeated attacks on the same community expose security forces’ inability to protect residents.
- Over 37 people were killed in two attacks within 48 hours in a single local government area.
- Survivors face displacement and loss of homes and livelihoods from burnt houses.
- Police response remains reactive, with no update on arrests or prevention measures.
Residents are calling for urgent intervention, but without a proactive security strategy, more attacks are likely.
Sources: Daily Trust
