Identifier IBD033092
Title Banditry, Sokoto
Description Gunmen suspected to be loyal to a notorious kingpin, Bello Turji, raided some communities, killed scores (assuming at least 40), and abducted many others. They also rustled some cows.
Start date 2025-08-14
End date 2025-08-16
Duration 3 Day(s)
Place Garki, Turtsawa and Faru villages near Sabon Birni town
Number of death(s) 40
Number of death(s) according to police NaN
Number of death(s) according to press 40
Protagonists armed gangs
Causes of violence crime
Sources of information Other newspaper 2 (40 ) , Nigerian Tribune (40 )
LGA Sabon Birni