‘How Many More Nigerians Must Be Slaughtered’ – Atiku Blasts Tinubu Govt over 32 Deaths in Sokoto
Residents said the attackers burned houses, shops and vehicles, and the community later recovered and buried 32 bodies after the assault.
- Suspected bandits killed 32 people in Ungushi, Kebbe Local Government Area, Sokoto State, during an attack on Friday. Residents confirmed the death toll after recovering and burying the bodies on Sunday.
- The attackers stormed the community during Jumu prayers at about 2:15pm, dispersing worshippers before moving into the town. They returned later, forcing residents to flee and burning seven houses, two shops and three vehicles.
- Residents spent two days hiding in the bush without food after bandits stole livestock and valuables. Villagers claimed they killed 13 attackers during the prolonged violence, though the attackers retrieved their colleagues' bodies.
- Major General Bemgha Paul Koughna, General Officer Commanding , 8 Division, Nigerian Army, visited Kebbe on Sunday with more than 200 soldiers and Hilux vehicles. Residents expressed encouragement about the military presence addressing local security threats.
- Atiku Abubakar, the African Democratic Congress presidential candidate, urged the Federal Government to strengthen intelligence and secure vulnerable communities. He stated condolences are no longer sufficient to protect Nigerians from recurring attacks.
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‘How many more Nigerians must be slaughtered’ – Atiku blasts Tinubu govt over death of 32 in Sokoto
The African Democratic Congress, ADC, presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed grief over the deaths of 32 Nigerians in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State, while calling on the Federal Government to take action against recurring attacks. Atiku made the call in a post on his official X handle on Monday, August 17, 2026, where he condoled with the families of the victims and the people of Sokoto State. …
'I'm Devastated By Killing Of 32 Innocent Nigerians In Sokoto' – Atiku
The African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential candidate, Atiku Abubakar, has expressed sadness over the deaths of 32 Nigerians in Ungushi community, Kebbe Local Government... The post ‘I’m Devastated By Killing Of 32 Innocent Nigerians In Sokoto’ – Atiku appeared first on Naija News.
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