Several parts of Sokoto State in northwest Nigeria are increasingly becoming bandit flashpoints, with the latest attacks leaving at least 15 residents dead and about 79 others abducted across six local government areas, Daily Trust reports. The fresh attacks occurred in Rabah, Isa and Dange Shuni local government areas, coming barely days after similar incidents in Bodinga and Kebbe, underscoring a worsening security situation in the state.

Armed men attacked Tofa community in Sokoto State days after troops said they foiled an advance toward Ghandi, another settlement in Rabah local government area, Premium Times reported. The incident underscores continuing insecurity in Rabah, where attacks and security operations have been reported since June. Details of casualties, arrests, or the attackers’ identity were not included in the feed blurb.

Bandits have reportedly killed a chief imam in Sokoto state, which has raised renewed concerns about insecurity and violent attacks in northern Nigeria, according to Legit.ng.

A governorship candidate of the African Democratic Congress has condemned recent killings and abductions in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, according to Punch. The candidate called on the government to take urgent action to protect residents affected by the violence. The report highlights growing concern over insecurity in parts of the state, where attacks have continued despite ongoing security efforts by authorities.

Sustained attacks by bandits in Danchadi District of Bodinga Local Government Area, Sokoto State, have led to the desertion of over 30 villages. According to an official report, these attacks occurred between Wednesday and Thursday, resulting in at least six fatalities and displacing hundreds of residents.

The death toll from recent bandit attacks in Danchadi District, Bodinga Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has increased from six to eight, according to the District Head, Alhaji Lirwanu Mafaran Kuwarun Sarkin Musulmi. This update follows new findings by district authorities regarding the incidents.