A newlywed bride and four bridesmaids were reportedly abducted by terrorists on Saturday in Sabon Birni County of Sokoto State. The bridal train was attacked shortly after the wedding ceremony.
The incident took place at Kwaren Gamba, a village frequently targeted by armed groups linked to Bello Turji, a notorious figure in the area.
Local sources reported that the gunmen stormed the area, causing widespread panic as they forcefully took the victims. Details about the circumstances of the abduction remain limited.
This latest incident highlights the escalating threat posed by armed non-state actors in Sokoto State, a state in Northwestern Nigeria that has suffered repeated assaults despite intensified security efforts by authorities.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
