Police confirm bandit attack near Sokoto varsity

On October 26, 2026, armed bandits invaded the Gidan Asarki community, located behind the Jummat Mosque of Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDUS) in Sokoto State. During the attack, the bandits shot a cattle owner and rustled 28 cows from the area.

The police in Sokoto State have confirmed the incident, stating that one person was shot and 28 cattle were taken by the assailants. Local authorities are currently assessing the situation and have not reported any further casualties. The community is on high alert following the attack, and police efforts are underway to investigate the incident and recover the stolen livestock.

Reported by Nigerian Tribune, Punch.