Bandits kidnap bride, bridal train and 28 others hours before wedding in Sokoto

At least, 30 women and girls have been abducted after armed bandits attacked Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Saturday night.

The incident, which left one resident injured, was contained in a post shared on X on Sunday by security analyst Bakatsine.

According to Bakatsine, the attackers stormed the community during the night and took away women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids, only hours before the planned wedding ceremony.


“Yesterday night, bandits invaded Chacho community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State. They injured one person and abducted at least 30 women and girls including a bride and her bridesmaids during the invasion.

“A day meant for joy and celebration was shattered as bandits stormed and inflicted wounds. How much more pain must ordinary families endure before they find safety?,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities are yet to release an official statement regarding the attack.

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