Under the cloak of darkness on Friday, November 17, Bakin Gulbi village in Wamakko local government, Sokoto, witnessed an abrupt disruption. Serenity crumbled as gunmen launched a brazen attack, plunging the community into an unsettling abyss. According to him, the vulnerability of the villagers was palpable, adding that desperation gripped his people during these trying times. “Our lives are at risk; this is not the first time we’ve faced such a threat. Eight months ago, we experienced a similar situation with unknown gunmen. Faced with desperation, the villagers resorted to defending themselves by hurling stones, as we found ourselves without any assistance or saviors,” he lamented. We were informed late — Police In an interview with Abubakar Muhammad, a Police officer at the Dundaye House station, a neighbouring village within the Wamakko local government, explained how a call came in from the village two hours after the attack. He added that despite diligent efforts, the police officers were unable to apprehend the suspects. He said, “We were informed late, around 12:00 pm. The officers attempted to trace the suspects, but all efforts proved abortive due to delayed and insufficient information at the time.” READ ALSO FROM NIGERIAN TRIBUNE Source:
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