Bandits have reportedly attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with an Independent National Electoral Commission staff member allegedly abducted during the incident.
A resident was also said to have been killed in the attack, which reportedly occurred on Thursday morning.
However, the Sokoto State Police Command said it had yet to verify the reported abduction or death.
The command’s spokesperson, DSP Ahmed Rufai, confirmed that the police were aware of the attack but said officers were still working to establish the facts.
“We are aware of the attack, but no death has been recorded as far as we are concerned,” Rufai said.
He added that the police would contact the Divisional Police Officer responsible for the area to determine what happened and verify the casualty figures.
“I will get back to the DPO in charge of the area to ascertain what happened and confirm the casualty situation,” the spokesperson added.
The reported abductee was identified as an INEC staff member, while the alleged fatality was said to be another member of the community.
Details surrounding the incident, including how the alleged abduction occurred, remained unclear as of the time of filing this report.
The attack comes amid persistent security concerns in rural communities across Sokoto State, where armed groups have carried out attacks, abductions and killings.
Residents in Kebbe and other affected areas have previously faced restrictions on movement because of insecurity, with the situation also affecting farming and other daily activities.
As of the time of filing, the police had not confirmed the reported abduction or death.
