Bandits Attack Sokoto Deputy Governor's Community, Residents Flee in Panic

Residents fled as armed bandits attacked the community of Sokoto Deputy Governor, Dr. Idri Muhammad Gobir, in Sabon Birni LGA, Sokoto State. The assailants opened fire, leading to pandemonium.

The incident, first reported by Sahara Reporters, raised worries about the deteriorating security situation in the region, particularly along the border with Zamfara State. The extent of damage is unclear, with no confirmed reports of abductions or casualties during the invasion.