Residents across several communities in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State have raised concern over a surge in deadly bandit attacks, which have led to killings, abductions, displacement and widespread fear. People are getting desperate.”According to residents, the attacks have become increasingly coordinated. The attackers moved through multiple communities including, Ingushi and Gwalli, leaving destruction in their wake before security forces could respond. “So far, over ten people have been confirmed dead, and more than 500 livestock rustled in the ongoing attacks. With seventeen towns emptied of their residents, communities are calling urgently on state authorities to act.