Panic as armed bandits attack farmers in Sokoto communities



Thursday, August 7, 2025 - Armed bandits attacked farmers across several communities in Rabah local government area of Sokoto State on Wednesday causing panic and displacement.

The attack also resulted in the death of a hunter who attempted to flee but was gunned down by the assailants.

This was revealed in an alert issued by security analyst Bakatsine on X on Thursday morning.

He wrote” ALERT: Yesterday morning, bandits attacks farmers in Gidan Buwai, Kundus, Rarah and Dudu Barade Bulke, all in Rabah LGA, Sokoto State. Farmers were displaced and gunshots rang out. A fleeing hunter was shot in Rarah. No abductions or livestock thefts reported.

Sokoto state has been battling with recurring insecurity and escalating attacks from several armed groups.

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