Suspected bandits attacked Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Sunday, abducting a bride-to-be, her bridesmaids and several other women just hours before the planned wedding ceremony.
The attackers reportedly descended on the community at about 1:30 a.m., seizing the bride-to-be, her friends and eight additional residents. All of those abducted were women except for one man, and one person was injured during the invasion.
Residents said the attackers moved through the community under the cover of darkness, leaving families in panic as they whisked away at least thirty women and girls, including the bride and her bridal party. The incident turned what was meant to be a night of celebration into one of fear and devastation for the affected families.
The attack adds to the escalating wave of abductions across northern states, where rural communities continue to face frequent raids targeting women, schoolchildren and vulnerable households. Recent incidents in Niger, Kebbi and Zamfara states have intensified concerns about the growing reach of armed groups and the strain on overstretched security structures.
The situation in Chacho underscores ongoing insecurity in parts of Sokoto State, where communities have repeatedly appealed for stronger protection as bandits continue to launch coordinated attacks on villages and farmlands.
