At least 10 residents have been abducted and an Islamic teacher killed after bandits attacked Gidan Kare village in Tureta Local Government Area of Sokoto State. A resident of the village told Daily Trust that the attackers infiltrated the community around 8am on Thursday after residents had returned from Tureta town, where many of them usually spend the night to avoid attacks. The resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the attackers opened fire on the villagers, killing one person, injuring another, and abducting 10 others. Those reportedly abducted include Mallam Dan Manga, Shehu, twins Hassana and Hussaina, Badaru, two children of Mallam Ayuba, Saratu, and two others.
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