Wedding Joy Turns to Terror as Bandits Strike Sokoto Village
In a devastating incident that has shocked residents, suspected bandits attacked Chacho village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, abducting a bride-to-be and her bridesmaids just hours before her scheduled wedding ceremony.
The armed invaders stormed the peaceful community around 1:30 a.m. on Sunday, November 30, 2025, creating chaos and fear among villagers. Witnesses reported that the attackers specifically targeted the bride's residence, where she was preparing for her wedding day with friends and family.
Details of the Abduction
According to local sources, the bandits successfully kidnapped the bride-to-be along with her friends who were serving as bridesmaids. The abduction didn't stop there - the assailants also took seven other women and one man from the village during the same operation.
A resident who spoke anonymously expressed the community's devastation, stating: "We are saddened by the development. The girl's wedding was supposed to take place this morning, but she was abducted along with her friends who were to serve as her bridesmaids."
During the violent invasion, one person sustained injuries but no fatalities were recorded. The injured victim is currently receiving medical treatment at a local hospital.
Security Response and Community Concerns
The attack has raised serious questions about security response times in rural communities. Residents reported alerting security agencies immediately, but help didn't arrive until approximately 2:30 a.m. - a full hour after the bandits had already fled with their captives.
The delayed response has fueled frustration among villagers who feel increasingly vulnerable to such attacks. The anonymous resident made a passionate appeal to authorities: "We are appealing to our government to live up to its responsibility of protecting the lives and property of its people in line with their oath of office."
DSP Ahmad Rufa'i, the spokesman for Sokoto State Police Command, has confirmed the incident while noting that details remain sketchy as investigations continue.
This brazen attack occurring just hours before what should have been a joyous celebration has left the entire community in mourning and raised urgent questions about security measures in Nigeria's northwestern regions.
