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Attack — Lajinge, Sokoto

1 August 2026 · Attack

⬛⬛⬛⬛ Confirmed by a leading outlet

12
Killed
reports claim up to 16
—
Abducted
not established
3
Injured
reports claim up to 4

Verified conservative figures — "at least" numbers. Where reports claim more, the higher claim is shown but not counted until verified.

What happened

Armed assailants raided Lajinge village in Sokoto State late on Saturday night, killing at least 12 people, including six members of one family reportedly burned to death when their home was set alight. Four people were wounded and an unspecified number of women and children were abducted, while livestock was stolen; police said an investigation had begun.

How the numbers were verified

Number of abductees not specified ('several women and children'), so abducted left null. Casualty figures come from a named local resident (Ouwal Hassan) via Reuters; police spokesperson did not confirm the toll. Date inferred as Saturday 1 August 2026 based on publication date of 4 August 2026.

Location

Lajinge, Sokoto — exact coordinates not recorded; marker placed at the centre of the state.

Sources — 8 articles · 3 independent sources

Where sources disagree, the published figure above is the most conservative well-supported count.

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