Security Forces, Vigilantes Kill Bandits in Sokoto Clash

Security operatives and local vigilantes successfully neutralized multiple bandits in Sabon Birni, Sokoto State, following an attempted rescue of a captured gang member.

The attack occurred in Kurawa village on Thursday morning when heavily armed bandits stormed the area, attempting to free a comrade arrested for robbing a commercial motorcyclist. 

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The suspect had been caught while refueling the stolen motorcycle and handed over to security forces.

In retaliation, the gang launched a deadly raid, killing three villagers, but were met with fierce resistance from security forces and vigilantes. Reports confirm that many bandits were killed, with two captured alive.

Local lawmaker Alhaji Sa’idu Ibrahim confirmed that four dead bandits were recovered, though more casualties were likely taken away by their fleeing associates. Attempts to obtain a police statement were unsuccessful.

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