{"id":1054,"date":"2026-03-04T22:06:48","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/facthubafrica.com\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2026-03-04T22:06:48","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T22:06:48","slug":"bandits-release-four-of-14-abducted-sokoto-villagers-after-n10m-ransom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/facthubafrica.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/04\/bandits-release-four-of-14-abducted-sokoto-villagers-after-n10m-ransom\/","title":{"rendered":"Bandits release four of 14 abducted Sokoto villagers after N10m ransom"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fourteen residents of Dinawa village in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State were abducted by bandits, but only four have regained their freedom despite the payment of ransom<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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This was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Bakatsine.<\/p>\n

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\u201cResidents of Dinawa village in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State report that bandits abducted 14 indigenes of the village and held them captive for six weeks, demanding ransom of 10 million and two motorcycles. Despite payments made, only four people were released. A young boy was killed, while others remain in captivity.<\/p>\n

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\u201cFamilies in the village are grieving and pleading for justice and improved security since Monday. If ransom was paid, why are hostages still being held and how are bandits continuing to operate with such impunity,\u201d Bakatsine wrote.<\/p>\n

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Authorities have yet to issue an official statement on the development.<\/p>\n

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