At least 30 women and girls were abducted after armed bandits attacked Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Saturday night.

The attack, which left one resident injured, was reported on social media by security analyst Bakatsine on Sunday.

According to Bakatsine, the attackers stormed the community during the night, abducting women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids, just hours before the scheduled wedding ceremony.

“Yesterday night, bandits invaded Chacho community in Wurno LGA of Sokoto State. They injured one person and abducted at least 30 women and girls, including a bride and her bridesmaids. A day meant for joy and celebration was shattered as bandits stormed and inflicted wounds. How much more pain must ordinary families endure before they find safety?” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities have yet to release an official statement on the attack.