Despair in Sokoto as bandits abduct bride, maids hours to wedding
Bandits disrupted wedding preparations in Chacho, Sokoto State, kidnapping the bride-to-be, her maids, and 13 other residents late Saturday night. The APC chairman confirmed the incident, leaving the community distraught. The bride's father reported 11 females and two males abducted, with several injured, including one with a gunshot wound. While the bandits have contacted the family, they haven't demanded ransom, instead insisting on speaking with the community's traditional ruler, raising fears of a large-scale community ransom. This incident highlights the escalating security challenges in Sokoto State, particularly in the Wurno Local Government Area, known for frequent banditry and abductions.
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