Armoured vehicles boosting security in Sokoto community – LG boss

The Sabon Birni LG Chairman has reported a significant improvement in security in Sokoto following the deployment of armoured vehicles, which has led to a reduction in bandit attacks.

In a separate incident, operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command and the Nigerian Army rescued 32 kidnapped victims in Maikujera Village, Rabah Local Government Area. The rescue operation followed a distress call about heavily armed bandits with rustled livestock and kidnapped victims.

According to the Daily Post Nigeria, a fierce gun battle ensued, and the bandits abandoned the hostages and animals before fleeing into the forest. The rescued victims, comprising six adult males and 26 females, mostly children, were evacuated to safety and are receiving medical and psychological support. Four persons were confirmed killed before the arrival of security forces.

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