Residents of Wurno community in Sokoto state leave their homes in search of safety every night as bandit attacks continue, with over 100 people currently held captive.
Chairman of the local government, Abba Isa Sadiq Achida, said more than 100 people are currently being held captive by bandits operating in the area.
The development was contained in a post shared on X on Tuesday by security analyst, Bakatsine.
According to the chairman, attacks on communities have become frequent, with raids said to occur almost daily across different parts of the local government.
He explained that the situation has forced residents to adopt a routine of leaving their homes at night to avoid being attacked.
“People now flee their homes every evening to sleep in safer places,” he said.
He added that thousands of residents gather in Achida town each night for safety before returning to their communities during the day.
The chairman said the persistent attacks have led to loss of lives and destruction of property over the years.
