The terrorists reportedly launched the attack on the community in the early hours of Thursday, September 10, 2026.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Suspected terrorists have once again wreaked havoc in Girkau village, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, killing one person and abducting an Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) staff member.
The disturbing development was confirmed by the state police command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai.
The attack reportedly occurred in the early hours of Thursday, September 10, 2026, and the abducted INEC official was identified as Bala Aladan.
Meanwhile, a resident, Munir Auwal, said the attackers stormed the community in the early hours, shooting sporadically before abducting an unspecified number of residents.
A police source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said operatives were conducting search-and-rescue operations and tracking the fleeing attackers.
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The source added that investigations were ongoing to establish the exact number of people abducted or killed, and urged residents to remain calm and provide useful information to security agencies.
However, police spokesperson in the state, Rufai, said the terrorists stormed the community after residents had been evacuated from the area.
He further noted that one resident was killed, while an INEC employee from Tambuwal Local Government Area was abducted by the assailants.
He went on to say the Sokoto State Police Command has launched an investigation into the incident and deployed additional personnel to the affected area.
“Security agencies have been notified and are said to be on the ground. As of this morning, no further report has been received from the area,” Rufai said.
