Bandits kill two Sokoto residents and abduct nine people

Suspected bandits killed two residents, injured four others and abducted nine people, including two pregnant women and three children, in Sokoto.

The attack took place during a fresh incident in the area.

Local reports indicate that the victims included vulnerable groups such as pregnant women and children among the abducted.

No further details on the timing or response were available in the source.

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