Nigeria, Nov. 15 -- The police in Sokoto State have confirmed the killing of three people and the abduction of several residents during an attack by suspected bandits on Yartsakuwa community in Rabah Local Government Area.

The attackers reportedly invaded the community in the early hours of Sunday, killing residents and stealing livestock.

The state police spokesperson, Ahmad Rufai, confirmed the incident to THE PUNCH, saying three people were killed, while others were kidnapped.

However, a resident who survived the attack, Najeeb Yartsakuwa, reported a higher death toll of four, comprising three men and a woman. Daily Trust also reported four deaths.

In a Facebook post cited by PUNCH, Mr Yartsakuwa said the attackers entered his fami...