Bandits have killed nine persons in an attack on three villages in Sokoto State.
The villages are Bejingo, Dantudu, and Tulutu villages in Birjin ward, Goronyo Local Government Area of the State.
Report says the assailants attacked the villages on Saturday raiding houses killing eight men and one woman.
Several others were also injured during the incident.
The bandits also rustled an unspecified number of animals including sheep, goats, and cattle, forcing a number of villagers to flee their homes and take refuge with relations in neighbouring communities.
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Police authorities in the state are yet to confirm the attack as the Police Public Relations Officer Muhammad Sadiq said he is yet to be briefed on the incident.
The victims have since been buried according to Islamic rites.
