Bandits have reportedly killed at least 37 individuals in various communities surrounding Tangaza, located in the Nigerian state of Sokoto. The bandits allegedly targeted these individuals for failing to pay levies that had been imposed on their respective communities.
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Several communities, including Rakkah, Rakkah Dutse, and Gwadabawa Kwari, were affected.
As of press time, the police had not yet responded to the incident. However, a survivor from one of the affected communities provided details over the phone to journalists, stating that over 27 individuals have already been buried.
According to his statement, the security operatives in Sokoto were reportedly difficult to contact over the weekend due to inadequate communication and poor network coverage.
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As per his statement, the bandits had previously inflicted terror on the communities, prompting him to appeal to the government for assistance.
