Bandits Abduct Farmers in Sokoto Hours Before Governor's Visit - Latest Attack in Northwest Nigeria
Bandits abducted several farmers in Isa local government area of Sokoto state just hours before Governor Ahmed Aliyu's scheduled visit. The attack occurred on a Thursday morning, with details of the abduction still unclear.
Local sources reported that the victims were taken from their working farm. Authorities are yet to comment on the incident.
Sokoto has been heavily impacted by banditry in the northwest region. This latest incident adds to the ongoing security challenges faced by the state.
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