Security chief seeks extended military offensive to flush out bandits in Sokoto

Security chief seeks extended military offensive to flush out bandits in Sokoto

The Commander of the Vigilante Justice Network in Sokoto State, Basharu Altine Guyawa, has called for an intensified and extended military offensive to completely flush out remnants of bandit groups operating in the eastern axis of Isa and Sabon Birni Local Government Areas of the state. Guyawa’s appeal was contained in a post by security analyst Zagazola Makama on Saturday, where the vigilante leader emphasized the urgent need for a coordinated…

Gov Aliyu boosts security with 140 patrol vans

Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto state has procured over 140 patrol vehicles to strengthen security operations and combat banditry and other forms of security challenges in the state. This was disclosed by the Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) in the state, Alhaji Isa Sadiq, at a news conference in Sokoto. The news conference provided the party opportunity to review its performance since the assumption of office. He said the over 140 pat…

CSO Reveals Bandit Strongholds In Sokoto, Urges Decisive Military Action

A prominent civil society organisation in Sokoto State, the Movement for Social Justice and Good Governance, has revealed key bandit strongholds in the state and called for decisive military action. The group, through its coordinator, Basharu Guyawaz, told the media that Gwandi and Tsaika are some areas that the bandits and kidnappers are using to launch their operations. He urged the military to launch a comprehensive operation to eliminate the…