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The police in Sokoto state has confirmed the killing of four persons and abduction of 18 others during an attack by gunmen in Giyawa village, Goronyo Local Government Area of the state.
It was gathered that assailants also carted away valuables including livestock during the attack.
The development was confirmed by the Spokesman of the Command, ASP Ahmed Rufai, said the assailants also carted away valuables including livestock.
According to Rufai, seven of the abducted victims later escaped and returned to the community.
Although the Police maintained that only 11 persons are still being held by the bandits, a source in the community alleged that over 30 persons were abducted.