Terrorists in Sokoto have burnt down two third of the houses, food items and carted away undisclosed number of animals from the village of Raka community in Tangaza Local Government of the state.
The terrorists struck on Wednesday night, killing a 120-year-old woman and five other persons.
The District Head of Raka, Sa’idu Wakili while confirming the attack said although no one was kidnapped, the terrorists burnt down two third of the houses, cartered away some food items and rustled cattle.
The district head called on state and federal governments to intensify efforts toward addressing security challenges in the area.
The Wakili also called on wealthy individuals to come to their aid as they were now rendered homeless. even as the acting chairman of Tangaza Local Government Council, Ibrahim Lawal Junju, accompanied by the Special Adviser on Roads Maintenance, Engr. Mai Damma Tangaza, paid them visit to commiserate with the community.
They described the attacks as unfortunate and promised to forward their findings to the government for necessary assistance to the victims.
