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The Digest:

Sokoto State's eastern communities have again been targeted by violence, as bandits loyal to notorious kingpin Bello Turji attacked Lugu village, leaving death, injury, and abduction in their wake.

Key Points:
  • Bandits loyal to Bello Turji attacked Lugu village in Isa Local Government Area, Sokoto State.
  • Several residents were killed and injured during the assault.
  • At least 15 people, including men and women, were abducted.
  • The attack occurred on Wednesday night, January 14, 2026.
  • It follows a similar raid on Gajit village a day earlier, where 20 were kidnapped.
  • Conflict journalist Bakatsine raised concerns over prolonged destabilization in Sokoto East.
  • Questions remain about the effectiveness of security responses to repeated attacks.
Each attack deepens the trauma of vulnerable communities, etching a painful pattern of loss that challenges both local resilience and national security resolve.

Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Bakatsine (X)