Terrorists enter Kuda-Kuda village in Goronyo and take the lives of the local Imam plus three residents.
They also take away 12 people from the community.
Residents describe the overnight event as sudden.
First, sounds of gunfire fill the area around 1 a.m.
Then the group moves through homes and takes livestock along with the individuals.
Local sources say the Imam, Liman Audu, loses his life alongside Yahaya Hasanu, Zahara Mu’azu, and Ibrahim Dayyabu.
Meanwhile, families of those taken wait for any updates from authorities.
This situation adds to ongoing security issues across parts of Sokoto State.
Officials have not yet released a full statement on next steps.
