Daily Post· 1h ago· 1 min read
Following a coordinated security operation involving police tactical teams and the military, the Sokoto State Command of the Nigeria Police Force said it has rescued 32 kidnapped victims and foiled a major bandit operation in Rabah Local Government Area of Sokoto State.
In a statement by the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufai, the command said the operation took place on Tuesday in Maikujera village, a remote community bordering Zamfara State, following intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer in Rabah that a large group of armed bandits had invaded the area.
The statement added that the attackers were moving with rustled livestock and dozens of abducted victims while shooting sporadically at residents.
According to the statement, the Divisional Police Officer immediately mobilised tactical units, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent…
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