Security forces neutralize scores of bandits in Sokoto 

A fierce weapon conflict betwixt bandits and a associated squad of constabulary and subject unit led to the sidesplitting of scores of bandits successful Maikujura village, Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

The cognition besides led to the betterment of 2 AK-47 rifles, 52 rounds of unrecorded ammunition, astir 15 motorcycles and 62 rustled animals by the associated constabulary and subject personnel.

A connection issued on Friday by the Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, explained that the operation, which took spot successful the aboriginal hours of Friday, followed credible quality received by the Divisional Police Officer successful Rabah that a ample fig of equipped bandits were moving towards Maikujura with rustled livestock.

Rufa’i said, “The bandits were allegedly heading towards their hideout successful the notorious Gundumi Forest erstwhile the DPO mobilised tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violence Crime Response Unit, successful collaboration with unit from the subject Forward Operating Base.”

In bid to successfully execute the operation, helium stated that the information operatives strate...