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Gunmen kill 15 people, rustle animals in Sokoto communities

Gunmen suspected to be bandits have killed 15 people in Tara community and surrounding villages in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The gunmen also reportedly rustled animal after attacking the communities on Thursday night.

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Residents of the communities told the BBC Hausa that the gunmen opened fire on the people in a surprise attack, leading to the killing of 15 people.

Among the dead is a six-year-old girl.

A spokesman of the Sokoto State Governor, Muhammad Bello, confirmed the incident.

A resident said the gunmen killed eight people in Tara community, four in Hillu, three in Nasarawa, and one in Zago.

“They also rustled about 470 cattle and sheep,” he added.

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