An unidentified armed bandits over the weekend attacked a community in Sokoto State, kidnapping many residents of the area.
Ekohotblog gathered that the victims include a new bride, nursing mother and her baby.
The incident happened at Sutti Village under Tangaza Local Government Area of the state.
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Residents said the heavily-armed bandits shot sporadically into the air, scaring residents.
The nursing mother was identified as wife of Magajin Garin Sulli, a traditional chief in the town.
According to reports, the bandits also kidnapped a yet-to-be ascertained number of traders along Balle-Tangaza Road in the state.
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