Bandits Kill Six Farmers, Abduct Several Others in Sokoto Community Despite Swift Military Response
Troops of Joint Task Force Operation FANSAN YAMMA, Sector 2, in collaboration with local vigilantes, swiftly responded to a bandit attack on farmers in Gora community, Sokoto State, following a distress call received on June 12, 2026.
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Security sources disclosed that troops deployed at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) Faru were alerted at about 10:40 a.m. that armed bandits had attacked villagers working on their farmlands in the Gora area.
The troops immediately mobilised to the scene alongside local vigilantes. However, by the time security personnel arrived, the attackers had already fled into a nearby forest.
A pursuit operation was launched along the bandits’ withdrawal route in an effort to intercept them, but no further contact was established.
Preliminary reports indicate that six farmers were killed during the attack, while 10 others sustained varying degrees of injuries. Authorities also confirmed that an unspecified number of residents were abducted, although the exact figure is yet to be determined.
Following the incident, troops intensified patrols and area domination operations across the affected communities to forestall further attacks and reassure residents of their safety.
Security sources said efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing bandits, secure the release of those abducted and maintain stability in the area.
The attack underscores the continuing threat posed by banditry to rural communities and agricultural activities in Nigeria’s North-West. Despite the tragic loss of lives, the rapid response by security forces reflects ongoing efforts to protect vulnerable communities, safeguard farming activities and deny criminal elements freedom of operation.
Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining offensive and patrol operations aimed at restoring peace and enabling farmers to carry out their activities without fear.
Bandits Kill Six Farmers, Abduct Several Others in Sokoto Community Despite Swift Military Response