File. A Nigerian Policeman
The Sokoto State Police Command has announced major operational successes in its fight against banditry, kidnapping and other violent crimes, including the rescue of kidnapped victims, recovery of 689 rustled domestic animals, arrest of suspected kidnappers and bandit collaborators, and the neutralisation of armed bandits.
The Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, disclosed this on Thursday during a press briefing at the Command Headquarters in Sokoto, where he highlighted the Command’s achievements from May to mid-July 2026.
Shaffa said coordinated security operations across several local government areas, including Tangaza, Wamakko, Tureta and Bodinga, frustrated multiple bandit attacks and led to the recovery of hundreds of stolen livestock.
“In a bid to checkmate armed bandits, cattle rustling and other violent crimes, the Command rescued a total of 689 domestic animals across the state through coordinated operations that foiled multiple bandit attacks and led to the recovery of rustled livestock,” he revealed.
