In a statement, the Nigerian Army and the Sokoto State Police Command have dismissed a viral social media post claiming over 111 deaths in an alleged attack on a community in Sokoto State. According to the report by Vanguard News, the post, which circulated on social media platforms, claimed that more than 100 civilians, 10 soldiers, and a Mobile Police officer were killed in the attack. However, the Army and the Police have categorically denied the report. According to a spokesperson for the Army, the incident in question is still under investigation. The Sokoto State Police Command, in a similar statement, also debunked the report, stating that no such incident has been reported to them. The source of the viral post remains unclear, but the claims have been circulating since October 5, 2026, on a Facebook page, Hausaland Magazine. It is essential to note that the details of the alleged incident remain unclear, and the authenticity of the social media post is yet to be confirmed by independent sources. This development comes amidst heightened tension in Sokoto State following a series of communal clashes and security concerns.
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