CRIMECrime & Accidents · Sokoto
Bandits shoot resident, rustle 28 cows in Sokoto
Updated 19:42 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 18:36 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
Armed bandits attacked Gidan Asarki, a community near Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, shooting a resident in the leg and rustling 28 cattle, according to Daily Trust. The attack occurred around 9pm on Sunday, triggering panic among residents, as reported by Nigerian Tribune. The Sokoto State Police Command confirmed the incident.
What we know
- Attack took place in Gidan Asarki, Sokoto.
- One resident was shot in the leg.
- Bandits rustled 28 cattle.
- The incident occurred around 9pm on Sunday.
Sources
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by Daily Trust – Daily Trust,
Updates
- – Story text revised
- – Story published – 2 outlets
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