Malam Umaru Chacho, the father of the bride, kidnapped alongside her friends in Chacho village, Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State, says the abductors contacted the families but did not demand ransom yet. LIB reported that the bandits invaded the village in the early hours Sunday and whisked away 13 people, including 11 women and two men a few hours to the wedding ceremony. The attack, which occurred during preparations for a wedding, left several villagers injured. "Yes, they have contacted us. When they called, they said we should connect them with the traditional ruler of the town, but we refused. We asked them to speak with us instead, but they declined, insisting they wanted to speak to our traditional ruler, Umaru said. According to Umaru, one relative of the bride who attempted to resist the abductors sustained a serious gunshot wound and narrowly survived. He expressed deep concern over the deteriorating security situation in the community, recounting years of repeated attacks. Over 30 people have been k!lled here in the last five years since these bandits started disturbing our community, he said. Beyond the insecurity, he lamented the poor state of basic infrastructure in Chacho, a large rural settlement he believes has long been neglected by authorities. Despite our population, we dont have a police outpost, we dont have a functional hospital, and many essential amenities are missing. This has made life even harder for our people, he said. According to punch, Wurno and neighbouring communities have suffered persistent security challenges in recent years, with banditry, kidnappings, and rural raids becoming recurrent. Residents say the lack of adequate security presence has emboldened criminal groups and increased the vulnerability of villages, especially during social gatherings. Chacho village, one of the largest settlements in the area, has repeatedly appealed for government intervention, including the establishment of a police post and improved healthcare support.
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