Residents of Tofa community in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State have come under attack from suspected bandits, leaving at least ten people dead, and many others injured.

The attack reportedly occurred on Sunday night, with the assailants invading the community and shooting residents before abducting dozens of people.

Local report that between 38 and 40 residents were taken away by the attackers, and the exact number of abducted persons was still unknown as of the time of filing this report.

The bandits were also said to have rustled a large number of livestock belonging to residents and looted items during the attack.

The latest incident raised fresh concerns over the security situation in parts of Rabah LGA, particularly the ability of armed groups to enter communities, carry out prolonged attacks and leave with abducted residents and rustled livestock.

Residents are also seeking answers over how the attackers were able to operate in Tofa, kill and abduct residents, as well as cart away livestock and other valuables without being intercepted by security personnel.

When contacted, the spokesman for the Sokoto State Police Command, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed the incident.

He, however, assured that the command would make the details of the incident available after compiling its report.

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