<p><strong>At least 49 persons have been killed by suspected bandits in Goronyo area of Sokoto State.</strong></p>
<p>The bloodbath occurred late Sunday night.</p>
<p>The assailants attacked the market in large numbers opened fire and killed several persons.</p>
<p>The bandits rounded up several villagers and shot them dead.</p>
<p>Several residents have fled the community following the insecurity in the area.</p>
<p>See photos below:</p>
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<p>To curb the rising insecurity and banditry, the government ordered the shutdown of telecommunications services in some parts of the state.</p>
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<p>Earlier this month, at least 19 traders were killed by bandits who raided a weekly market at Unguwan Lalle in the Sabon Birni Local Government Area of the state.</p>
<p>The attack also left several others injured, the majority of whom were taken to the General Hospital, Sabon Birni, for treatment.</p>
<p><strong>By Doris Israel Ijeoma</strong></p>

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