No fewer than 15 persons have been reportedly killed by bandits attack in two local government areas in Sokoto State on Monday, November 15, 2021.
The Sokoto State governor, Aminu Tambuwal confirmed the attack. He listed the affected councils as Goronyo and Illela.
But the state police command said the attack never took place, describing the information around it as baseless and unfounded.
However, in an interview with Channels Television , Governor Tambuwal confirmed the attack. He said the victims were killed during the attacks which occurred between Sunday night and Monday night.
Governor Tambuwal who gave the confirmation shortly before he presented the state’s 2022 draft budget to members of the state House of Assembly, said, ”12 people were killed in Illela and three others lost their lives in Goronyo.’’
The governor condoled with the families of those who lost their loved ones as well as those who were affected in the attack.