Anti-Kidnapping Unit Foils Midnight Assault on Sokoto Communities
Safety operatives in Sokoto State have efficiently foiled a coordinated assault by armed bandits on Illela Village in Achida City and Kwargaba Hamlet, neutralising one assailant throughout a fierce gun battle.
The operation, led by the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in collaboration with different tactical groups, adopted a misery name obtained at about 12:30 a.m. on April 23, 2026, reporting simultaneous assaults on the 2 communities.
In accordance with the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, personnel who had been already on excessive alert swiftly mobilised to the affected areas.
Gun Battle with Bandits
On arrival, the operatives reportedly got here below heavy gunfire from the attackers, resulting in a protracted trade.
“The operatives overpowered the assailants after a number of minutes of intense gun duel. One bandit, wearing navy uniform, was neutralised, whereas others fled with gunshot wounds into the close by Gundumi Forest,” the assertion mentioned.
Casualty Recorded
Nevertheless, the police confirmed {that a} member of the native vigilante group in Kwargaba was killed by the bandits earlier than safety forces arrived.
His physique has since been recovered and handed over to his household for burial.
Manhunt Ongoing
Safety companies have launched a manhunt for the fleeing suspects, with operatives at the moment combing the Gundumi Forest and surrounding areas to trace down the wounded bandits.
The police urged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the closest safety submit.
The newest incident underscores ongoing efforts by safety forces to curb banditry and shield communities throughout Sokoto State.
By TimesNG