By Muhammad Ibrahim, Sokoto
The situation in Dange-Shuni and Tureta Local Government Areas of Sokoto State is dire, with bandits wreaking havoc on communities, killing, abducting, and stealing livestock. Residents are fleeing their villages to seek refuge in larger towns like Tureta Gari, Lambar Tureta, and Dange, where they struggle to survive.
Analysis of recent Attacks in Sokoto State indicate that on April 26, 2025, Armed bandits launched a deadly assault on Illela-Baraya Village in Gwadabawa Local Government Area, leaving three people dead.
On July 2, 2025, Bandits attacked Kwallajiya community in Tangaza Local Government Area, killing 15 people and injuring several others.
Similarly, on July 30, 2025 Armed bandits killed two farmers in Ayama village in Balle District, Sokoto State, and escaped to the Niger Republic.
The Sokoto State Government and security agencies have been working to address the security crisis. Troops have been deployed to affected areas, and search-and-rescue operations are ongoing. The government has also vowed to eliminate Lakurawa insurgents and other terror groups.
Residents are concerned about the increasing violence and lack of security. They urge the government to increase security presence in these areas to prevent further attacks. Community members also call for cooperation between the government and residents to expose those aiding the bandits.
