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Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by ogododo(op): 11:55am On Feb 06

Magarau village, located in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State, has been completely abandoned following repeated attacks by armed bandits loyal to Bello Turji. The sustained violence has forced the entire community to flee, leaving behind only ruins, silence, and a… pic.twitter.com/pbqh51wJtf
— Bakatsine (@DanKatsina50) February 6, 2026

Sokoto Community Deserted After Bandits Kill Village Head, Chief Imam, Others; Loot Homes

Bandits reportedly loyal to notorious kingpin Bello Turji have reported killed the village head of Magarau, its chief Imam, and deserted the entire village.

Residents of the community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have fled, leaving homes empty and properties damaged.

A video obtained posted online by security expert Bakatsine shows the condition of the village after the attacks.

The narrator described the house of the late village head, highlighting the impact of the violence on the community.

“I hope the general public can see; this is what is left of the house of the late village head of Magarau, who was killed by armed bandits,” he said.

“This is the centre of the village and you will not find anyone here, not even an animal. They were displaced while many others were killed.”

The video also shows the deserted home of the late chief Imam.

The narrator explained that buildings were destroyed and while several properties were looted.

“Also, as you can see in this video, that is the deserted house of the late chief Imam of Magarau, who was also killed by the bandits. Houses were demolished and food items were carted away. And the entire village is now empty; no one is living there,” he said.

Also seen is the locked and empty home of the local vigilante leader, who was killed.

The narrator said, “Also, the empty house that has been locked is the house of the head of local vigilantes; he was also killed by the bandits.”

The attacks in Magarau follow a series of recent violent incidents attributed to armed groups in other parts of Nigeria.

Nigeria has been experiencing escalating insecurity, particularly in the North Central, Northwest, and Northeast regions.

In Kwara State, gunmen attacked the communities of Woro and Nuku, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross and local authorities, with some estimates putting the toll at around 170.

Homes and shops were set ablaze as residents fled into the surrounding bushland, marking one of the deadliest assaults of the year.

In Kaduna State, 166 worshippers abducted during raids on churches in Kajuru Local Government Area in mid‑January have reportedly been freed, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed. The kidnappings initially involved about 177 people, with 11 escaping shortly after the attacks.

Benue State has also experienced organised violence, with armed attacks resulting in multiple civilian deaths and severe disruption to rural communities.

https://saharareporters.com/2026/02/06/sokoto-community-deserted-after-bandits-kill-village-head-chief-imam-others-loot-homes

Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by ChristCee: 12:06pm On Feb 06

ogododo:
Residents of the community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have fled, leaving homes empty and properties damaged.

Bandits reportedly loyal to notorious kingpin Bello Turji have reported killed the village head of Magarau, its chief Imam, and deserted the entire village.

Residents of the community in Sabon Birni Local Government Area of Sokoto State have fled, leaving homes empty and properties damaged.

A video obtained posted online by security expert Bakatsine shows the condition of the village after the attacks.

The narrator described the house of the late village head, highlighting the impact of the violence on the community.

“I hope the general public can see; this is what is left of the house of the late village head of Magarau, who was killed by armed bandits,” he said.

“This is the centre of the village and you will not find anyone here, not even an animal. They were displaced while many others were killed.”

The video also shows the deserted home of the late chief Imam.

The narrator explained that buildings were destroyed and while several properties were looted.

“Also, as you can see in this video, that is the deserted house of the late chief Imam of Magarau, who was also killed by the bandits. Houses were demolished and food items were carted away. And the entire village is now empty; no one is living there,” he said.

Also seen is the locked and empty home of the local vigilante leader, who was killed.

The narrator said, “Also, the empty house that has been locked is the house of the head of local vigilantes; he was also killed by the bandits.”

The attacks in Magarau follow a series of recent violent incidents attributed to armed groups in other parts of Nigeria.

Nigeria has been experiencing escalating insecurity, particularly in the North Central, Northwest, and Northeast regions.

In Kwara State, gunmen attacked the communities of Woro and Nuku, killing at least 162 people, according to the Red Cross and local authorities, with some estimates putting the toll at around 170.

Homes and shops were set ablaze as residents fled into the surrounding bushland, marking one of the deadliest assaults of the year.

In Kaduna State, 166 worshippers abducted during raids on churches in Kajuru Local Government Area in mid‑January have reportedly been freed, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) confirmed. The kidnappings initially involved about 177 people, with 11 escaping shortly after the attacks.

Benue State has also experienced organised violence, with armed attacks resulting in multiple civilian deaths and severe disruption to rural communities.

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"Bandits are killing Muslims too!" So they scream. But when it comes to eradicating those bandits the narrative changes to "this is a fight against Muslims"

When will these hypocrites of a people learn?

It's not enough to claim victim too, you have to show the willingness to fight this 'evil'

The chicken has come home to roost.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Racoon(m): 12:08pm On Feb 06

You kept on pampering and negotiating with Bello Turji now he is sacking communities. Talk about an Islamic caliphate inside another caliphate. Perhaps the sultan of Sokoto is still oblivious of the unfolding in his domain.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by PlasmaTV: 12:14pm On Feb 06

Do we have a president?
Or should Trump come and preside over Nigeria?
Cos this is getting absurd!

10% of this madness didn't happen during Jonathan's time, yet Tinubu and his stooges were crying in the marketplace, calling for his resignation.

Now, Nigeria has become a shadow and all APC is concerned about is 2027"s re-election.

A disgrace of a party. Absolutely disgraceful and sad.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by morikee: 12:14pm On Feb 06

Imagine running away from your father's land naija which way

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by sweetkev(m): 12:15pm On Feb 06

And the North don't want American intervention. They love to be killed by terrorists.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by ogaemma: 12:16pm On Feb 06

Killings are still ongoing while mumu people are happy that Donald Trump recognized your first Lady.
As if that will stop the killings.
Insecurity is only over on papers.
All Service Chiefs and IGP should resign

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by omoredia: 12:17pm On Feb 06

Let the so called bandits kiII one APC governor thats when the real issues will be addressed. The current govt has a hand in this issue

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by omoredia: 12:18pm On Feb 06

The solution to this nonsense is every easy but because the govt of the day has a hand in it they will always claim its too hard to address.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Nword22: 12:19pm On Feb 06

The same state that the coward general came from, a man who spent over 10 years in presidency but only built helipad for his lazy family.

Ojukwu was asleep then to capture him during Biafra war and save the Nation this mess.

Oh I forgot he was the radio boy during the war.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by sotonye123: 12:20pm On Feb 06

Northerners should hold their elites and leaders responsible. If you want shariah then this is the price you pay for it.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by fmlala: 12:20pm On Feb 06

I think at this juncture, we the citizens need to be our own security

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by ChristCee: 12:20pm On Feb 06

AbuTwins:
Islam is the Only Religion That Gave Women Identity
Islam uniquely honors and grants women a clear, dignified identity rooted in divine guidance, setting it apart from Christianity and other faiths.

Islam’s Affirmation of Women’s Identity:
#The Qur'an explicitly recognizes women as full moral and spiritual beings with rights and responsibilities. Allah says:
“And for women are rights over men similar to those of men over women...” (Qur’an 2:228)

#The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) emphasized respect and kindness toward women, stating:
“The best of you are those who are best to their women.” (Tirmidhi)

#Islam grants women rights to inheritance, education, marriage consent, and economic independence—rights that were revolutionary at the time of revelation.

Comparison with Christianity:
#While Christianity preaches spiritual equality, traditional interpretations often placed women in subordinate roles, sometimes limiting their public religious participation. For example, 1 Corinthians 14:34 instructs women to be silent in churches, which has historically been used to restrict women’s roles.

#The Bible’s creation narrative (Genesis 2) has been interpreted by some to imply woman’s secondary status, created from man’s rib, whereas Islam teaches that men and women were created from a single soul:
“O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from one soul...” (Qur’an 4:1)

#Islam’s legal and social framework actively protects women’s rights and identity, while Christianity’s historical practices often reflected patriarchal cultural norms.

Checking the Christian scriptures you'll never see the input of any woman in the compilation of the Bible! They were all men - Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Paul, Peter, etc! This is too loud!

Islam is the only religion that gave women a clear, honored identity with comprehensive rights and dignity from its inception, supported by divine scripture and prophetic teachings. It elevated women’s status spiritually, socially, and legally, ensuring their full humanity and individuality, unlike Christianity’s historical approach which often subordinated women under cultural interpretations.

Stop trying to rewrite history with half-truths. Let us open the books and see who really values women.

You made a lot of claims, but you conveniently left out the parts of your own books (Quran and Hadith) that contradict your "women's rights" narrative. You claim Christianity subordinates women while Islam honors them? Let's check the receipts.

1. The "Rib" Argument vs. Creation You claimed the Bible's "rib" account implies secondary status while Islam's "single soul" implies equality. This is a massive distortion.

The Bible: Genesis 1:27 explicitly states: “So God created mankind in his own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them.” From day one, women bear the Image of God just as men do. The "rib" in Genesis 2 signifies they are of the same substance—bone of my bone, flesh of my flesh.

Islam: You forgot to mention that your own Prophet explicitly used the "rib" to describe women as "crooked." “Treat women well, for woman is created from a rib, and the most crooked part of the rib is its upper portion... if you try to straighten it, you will break it.” (Sahih al-Bukhari 3331) So the Bible uses the rib to show unity of substance, while your Hadith uses it to say women are inherently crooked and cannot be fully straightened.

2. Spiritual Equality vs "Deficiency" You claimed Islam regards women as full moral beings with equal standing.

2. Spiritual Equality vs "Deficiency" You claimed Islam regards women as full moral beings with equal standing.

The Bible: The New Testament introduced radical equality that didn't exist in the culture at the time. Galatians 3:28: “There is neither Jew nor Gentile... nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Islam: Your Prophet said the exact opposite about the mind and religion of women. The Prophet said: "I have not seen any one more deficient in intelligence and religion than you (women)..." (Sahih al-Bukhari 304) He explained that their intelligence is deficient because their witness is worth half a man's, and their religion is deficient because they cannot pray during menstruation. Is this the "dignified identity" you are talking about? Calling them deficient?

3. Treatment: Sacrificial Love vs Beating You quoted Quran 2:228 about rights, but you ignored Surah 4:34 which serves as the legal framework for domestic discipline.

The Bible: Ephesians 5:25 sets an impossible standard for men: “Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her.” The Christian command is for a man to DIE for his wife.

Islam: The Quran explicitly gives men the authority to beat their wives. “...But those [wives] from whom you fear arrogance... forsake them in bed; and [finally], strike them.” (Quran 4:34) Please tell me how "striking them" is an honor?

4. Women in Scripture and Witness You shouted that there are no women authors in the Bible. This is a weak argument that backfires on you.

The validity of the Christian faith rests entirely on the testimony of WOMEN. In the 1st century, a woman's testimony was not accepted in Jewish or Roman court. Yet, God chose Mary Magdalene and other women to be the first witnesses to the Resurrection. If the Bible were a "patriarchal fabrication," the men would have written themselves as the first witnesses to be credible. God honored women by making them the first preachers of the Gospel.

Compare this to Islam: [list] []In Islamic law, a woman's testimony is worth half that of a man (Quran 2:282). []In Inheritance, the male gets the portion of two females (Quran 4:11). [*]Your Prophet said: "I was shown Hell and I saw that the majority of its dwellers were women." (Sahih al-Bukhari 3241) [/list]

Christianity liberated women from being property and made them joint-heirs with Christ (1 Peter 3:7). Islam codified their inequality in inheritance, witness, and legal rights.

Next time, quote the whole book, not just the parts that sound nice to Westerners.

Correction: You are Misquoting the Bible to Suit Your Narrative

You have picked verses out of context to claim Christianity subordinates women. This is a common tactic, but it falls apart when you actually study the text. Let us correct these wrong notions with the proper context.

1. The Myth of "Silence" (1 Corinthians 14:34) Claim: You said this verse commands women to be silent and restricts their public participation.

The Context: You are quoting verse 34 but ignoring chapter 11. In 1 Corinthians 11:5, the same Apostle Paul gives instructions on how women should pray and prophesy in the church. How can a woman "prophesy" (speak divine truth) if she is completely silent?

The Reality: The instruction in 1 Corinthians 14 was addressing disruptive chatter and disorder in a specific church service in Corinth, not a universal command for all women to shut up for all time. [list] []The Bible records women leading and speaking: Deborah was a Judge and Ruler over all Israel (Judges 4). [] Huldah was a Prophetess whom the King consulted to validate Scripture (2 Kings 22). [*] Priscilla taught and corrected Apollos, a male preacher (Acts 18:26). [/list] If Christianity wanted women silent, these women would not be celebrated as leaders in the Bible.

2. The Myth of "Secondary Status" (The Rib Narrative) Claim: You said being created from the rib implies secondary status.

The Context: The Hebrew word used for "helper" to describe Eve is Ezer. This is not a word for a servant or a subordinate. In fact, God refers to Himself as "Ezer" (Helper) of Israel multiple times (Psalm 121:1-2). Does God being a "Helper" make Him inferior to humans? No!

The Reality: Being created from the rib signifies unity, not rank.

“This is now bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh...” (Genesis 2:23)

Adam recognized her as his equal counterpart. Matthew Henry, a famous Christian commentator, put it perfectly: "She was not made out of his head to rule over him, nor out of his feet to be trampled upon by him, but out of his side to be equal with him, under his arm to be protected, and near his heart to be beloved."

3. The Myth of "No Women's Input" in the Bible Claim: You said because men wrote the books, women had no input.

The Context: The Bible is unique in ancient literature because it preserves the voices and songs of women as Scripture. [list] []The Magnificat (Luke 1:46-55), spoken by Mary, is one of the most powerful theological passages in the New Testament. []The testimony of the Samaritan Woman (John 4) sparked the first revival in Samaria. [*]The Resurrection Account the very core of Christianity relies entirely on the word of women. [/list]

Conclusion Christianity was the first faith to declare that "There is neither male nor female" (Galatians 3:28). While society at that time treated women as property, Jesus treated them as disciples. He taught them theology (Mary and Martha), he defended them (the woman caught in adultery), and he entrusted them with the Gospel message first.

Do not mistake "cultural traditions" for Biblical Truth. The Bible liberated women long before modern rights existed.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by SpaceX: 12:23pm On Feb 06

Sokoto used to have a large population of Christians back in the 90's but they were all killed and chased away by Muslims and now that they have no Christians remaining there

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by csamii: 12:24pm On Feb 06

This shari'a must happen o!

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Bonapart(m): 12:24pm On Feb 06

Islam reaping what they sowed....

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Exceed15: 12:24pm On Feb 06

They are not bandits. They are Islamist terrorist breed by North through extreme teachings

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by anonimi: 12:26pm On Feb 06

ogododo:
https://saharareporters.com/2026/02/06/sokoto-community-deserted-after-bandits-kill-village-head-chief-imam-others-loot-homes

How can Sowore and his Sahara reporters tell lies against Jagaban of Borgu like this nítorí Ọlọ́run?

Ṣebi Tinubu and his wife invited Trump to violate Nigeria’s sovereignty, killing innocent northerners while claiming to kill Muslim terrorists accused of committing genocide against Christians?

So how can we have terrorists, bandits and kidnappers still operating in Sokoto state huh

Someone should please make this to make sense.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Angelfrost(m): 12:26pm On Feb 06

As they flee or desert the North, guess where they and their "bandits" are headed to?!!!

Kwara and Benue have fallen already...!

The terrorism scourge is fast spreading into the South while we are here campaigning for another rigged election.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Atlantis585: 12:27pm On Feb 06

Tinubu is working protecting Nigerians.

Emilokan all the way for re-election. grin

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by strangest(m): 12:27pm On Feb 06

They are on a revenge mission

Sheik Gumi

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Cullinane: 12:28pm On Feb 06

They sha should not migrate down to the South South. Enjoy your Muslim-Muslim.

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Portiphaaa: 12:28pm On Feb 06

Illegal mining continues......

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by SpaceX: 12:29pm On Feb 06

SpaceX:
Sokoto used to have a large population of Christians back in the 90's but they were all killed and chased away by Muslims and now that they have no Christians remaining there

.......they have decided to eat themselves up

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by anonimi: 12:30pm On Feb 06

Exceed15:
They are not bandits.

They are Islamist terrorist breed by North through extreme teachings

JagaBandit of Borgu knows that is not true.

He knows that northerners are peaceful people who only go around with sticks to guide their cows 🐄. If Tinubu did not agree with this logic then why did he lead Yoruba people to reinforce Buhari and APC failure in 2019? Why did he huh

Highways:
Where Are The Cows? Is Evans A Herdsman?'

When Funke Olakurin, daughter of Afenifere leader, Pa Reuben Fasoranti was murdered instead of Bola Tinubu to make sure that the perpetrators were brought to book, he ended up making fun of the death of the young lady by turning everything into tribalism by showing his hates for Igbos.

Tinubu has never spoken against the deadly activities of Fulani herdsmen across the country

The same stand Adeyinka Grandson gave on the death of Fasoranti's daughter is where Tinubu, the leader of the Yoruba Conservatives stands. Please see Tinubu's video below. pic.twitter.com/COhiSvabqW
— Adeyinka Grandson (@deyinkagrandson) July 14, 2019

Mrs Olakunrin died of gunshot wounds in July 2019 after her vehicle was attacked by armed men, suspected to be marauding Fulani bandits whose violent activities had reached a frightening level across the southwest states.

Those arrested suspects include Lawal Mazaje, 40, from Felele area of Kogi State; Adamu Adamu, 50, from Jada area of Adamawa State; Mohammed Usman, 26, from Illela area of Sokoto State and Auwal Abubakar, 25, from Shinkafi area of Zamfara State....

However, the leader of the team, identified only as Tambaya, and three others are yet to be found.

Tambaya has been declared wanted by the police and he is said to be capable of communicating in Hausa, Fulfude and Pidgin English.

https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/388382-afenifere-police-speak-on-arrest-of-alleged-killers-of-fasorantis-daughter.html

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by SpaceX: 12:30pm On Feb 06

Portiphaaa:
Illegal mining continues......

continue to deceive yourself till they come for you, which mining abi Muslim Sharia jiihad war

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by dederocs(m): 12:32pm On Feb 06

Chickens coming home to roost

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Re: Magarau Sokoto Deserted After Bandits Killed Village Head, Chief Imam, Others by Dhury: 12:34pm On Feb 06

sweetkev:
And the North don't want American intervention. They love to be killed by terrorists.

People often say the North doesn’t want American intervention, but that’s not entirely true. What they are against is the way the intervention is approached, especially when it is presented as saving Christians rather than addressing insecurity as a whole.

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