Suspected bandits have attacked Rarah town in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing two residents and abducting several others. Reports indicate that both men and women were among those kidnapped during the violent raid.

The assailants also reportedly looted shops and homes in the town, causing panic and fear among the residents. Eyewitnesses described the attack as sudden and brutal, leaving the community in shock.

Authorities in Sokoto State have yet to release an official statement about the incident, and efforts to rescue the abducted victims are still unclear. Residents have called for urgent security intervention to prevent further attacks.

This latest attack highlights the persistent insecurity in parts of Sokoto State, where banditry continues to threaten lives, property, and peace in local communities.