Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, neutralise one assailant

Security operatives successful Sokoto State person foiled a coordinated onslaught by suspected bandits connected Illela colony successful Achida municipality and Kwargaba hamlet, sidesplitting 1 of the assailants during a weapon battle.

The incidental occurred successful the aboriginal hours of Thursday aft information agencies received a distress telephone reporting simultaneous attacks connected the 2 communities.

Police spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, moving with different tactical teams, were deployed to the affected areas.

He said the operatives engaged the attackers successful a weapon duel, forcing them to retreat aft sustaining casualties.

“One of the suspects was neutralised, portion others fled with gunshot wounds into a adjacent forest,” the constabulary said.

The police, however, confirmed that a section vigilante subordinate was killed during the onslaught earlier the accomplishment of information personnel.

Authorities said a manhunt has been launched to way down the fleeing suspects, with ongoing operations successful surrounding areas.

Residents were advised to stay vigilant and study suspicious activities to security...