Police place Sokoto community on red alert over planned bandit attack
The Sokoto State Police Command has raised its security alert level in Kebbe Local Government Area following intelligence reports of a planned attack by suspected bandits. The command disclosed the development on Thursday, saying it had intensified security measures to protect residents and prevent any attack on the community. Confirming the security alert, the spokesperson […] Police place…
The police in Sokoto State have increased their security alert in Kebbe Local Government Area due to intelligence suggesting a planned attack by suspected bandits. On Thursday, the command announced they have taken steps to safeguard residents and prevent any potential attack on the community. DSP Ahmed Rufai, spokesperson for the Sokoto State Police Command, confirmed the heightened status, emphasizing their commitment to protecting lives and property.
Reports indicate that bandits had already demanded a N40 million payment from Kebbe town residents, with threats of killing and burning the town if the money was not forthcoming. Local information suggests the bandits had planned the attack for Friday, with further allegations that they were recruiting other criminals for backup.
This comes two weeks after a deadly bandit assault on Kebbe and surrounding areas, which reportedly resulted in numerous deaths and abductions.
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