Police raid bandits’ hideout, rescue two in Sokoto

Sokoto police rescued two kidnap victims following a raid on a bandit hideout in the Yabo Local Government Area. According to Daily Trust, the operation took place in the early hours of November 9, 2026, at Dan Tafki village and hills opposite Binji Musa. The rescue occurred after a gun battle that lasted several hours, during which bandits fled the scene.

The victims have been identified by Daily Trust as Nafisa Abubakar and Aminu Sahabi, both from Dono village. They were evacuated to a hospital for psychological support and medical attention. Punch reported that the rescue followed a fierce gun battle during the raid.

The operation was led by the Commander of 7PMF, involving personnel from the Yabo Division, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, and the Violent Crime Response Unit. Daily Trust stated that the security team destroyed several hideouts and burnt down silos during the mission, which was launched after receiving intelligence regarding the presence of armed bandits and captives in the area.

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