Midnight siege in Sokoto; villagers abducted, injured
“We were sleeping outside when the alarm was raised,” one visibly shaken resident recounted.
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Political Shake-Up in Sokoto: CPC leaders, supporters defect to NDC
A major political realignment is taking shape in Sokoto State as prominent members of the Congress for Progressive Change (CPC) formally defected to the National Democratic Congress (NDC), in a development that could reshape the state’s political landscape ahead of future elections.
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‘We’re tired’ – Bargaja residents cry, as Bello Turji orders them to flee
“What used to be distant stories have now become our everyday life,” a local farmer lamented. “We cannot sleep peacefully anymore.”
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Conflicting narratives trail Sokoto banditry attack, residents deny mass exodus
Conflicting accounts have emerged following a recent bandit attack on Bargaja community in Isa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, with residents disputing widespread reports that the town has been deserted due to insecurity.
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PDP strong in Sokoto despite defections, says Senator Gada
A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and former senator representing Sokoto East Senatorial District, Abubakar Umar Gada, has assured members and supporters that the party remains strong and united in Sokoto State despite recent defections by some political actors.
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