Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, neutralise one assailant

News Police foil bandit attack in Sokoto, neutralise one assailant Published on April 23, 2026 By Mikal Attah googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Security operatives in Sokoto State have foiled a coordinated attack by suspected bandits on Illela village in Achida town and Kwargaba hamlet, killing one of the assailants during a gun battle. The incident occurred in the early hours of Thursday after security agencies received a distress call reporting simultaneous attacks on the two communities. Police spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, said operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, working with other tactical teams, were deployed to the affected areas. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He said the operatives engaged the attackers in a gun duel, forcing them to retreat after sustaining casualties. “One of the suspects was neutralised, while others fled with gunshot wounds into a nearby forest,” the police said. The police, however, confirmed that a local vigilante member was killed during the attack before the arrival of security personnel. Authorities said a manhunt has been launched to track down the fleeing suspects, with ongoing operations in surrounding areas. Residents were advised to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities to security agencies. Don't Miss Troops repel terrorist infiltration in Borno, neutralise four insurgents You may like Police constable recruitment exam to begin April 28 Troops repel attack, rescue abductees in Sokoto Worsening insecurity in Sokoto behind my defection to ADC — Lamido Sokoto residents repel bandit attack, kill one suspect Police arrest three robbery suspects, recover stolen items in Osun Police arrest suspected kidnappers, thieves, armed robbers in Oyo

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