BREAKING: 10 killed as gunmen attack Ilela village in Sokoto

Gunmen have attacked Amarawa village in the Ilela local government area of Sokoto state on Monday, killing ten locals while others sustained injuries.

BBC Hausa reports that the locals have attempted to stop the gunmen from abducting a wealthy businessman who was a resident of the community.

” The gunmen who came on motorbikes had warned them to stay away. But the community members tried to free the man. But the gunmen possessed superior weapons and they overpowered the locals, killing many, ” a native of the affected community has said.

He said the gunmen succeeded and whisked away from the businessman.

The police in Sokoto had confirmed the attack but told the BBC Hausa they could not give details as they were still on the investigation.