One Shot as Bandits Attack Baidi Village in Sokoto

Armed bandits on Sunday night attacked Baidi village in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State, shooting one resident and forcing many others to flee their homes in fear.

The attack reportedly occurred during the Isha night prayer, according to a security update shared on Monday by analyst Bakatsine on X.

Residents said the gunmen stormed the community late in the evening, firing gunshots that caused panic among worshippers and residents. During the attack, one person was shot, though the identity and medical condition of the victim were not immediately known.

The attackers were also said to have looted several shops in the village, carting away goods and valuables. In addition, a phone charging point, a key source of income and communication for residents, was raided by the gunmen before they left the area.

Following the incident, many residents reportedly abandoned their homes, seeking safety in neighbouring communities and nearby bush paths, amid fears that the attackers could return.

“Yesterday, during the Isha night prayer, armed bandits attacked Baidi village, located about three kilometres from Tangaza town in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. One person was shot during the attack, several shops were looted, and a phone charging point was raided. Fearing a possible return by the attackers, residents fled their homes,” Bakatsine wrote.

Baidi village is located approximately three kilometres from Tangaza town, the headquarters of the local government area, an area that has witnessed repeated security challenges in recent times.

As of the time of filing this report, security authorities had not issued an official statement on the incident, and it remains unclear whether any arrests have been made or whether security reinforcements have been deployed to the affected community.