Sokoto State government has alerted residents to possible encounter with, or sighting of fleeing bandits in their neighbourhoods, following the sustained military onslaught against terrorists in the eastern part of Sokoto State and its environs.
In a statement signed by the Special Adviser to Governor Ahmed Aliyu on Security Matters, retired Col. Ahmed Usman, the Sokoto State government urged residents to be vigilant and report any suspicious movements in their areas.
The state government-sponsored joint military operations in the area have been highly successful, leaving the bandits disorganized, the statement stressed, adding that many terrorist enclaves were identified and destroyed, with several bandits neutralized.
Hundreds of kidnapped victims are also being rescued in the ongoing operations, the government further enthused.
“As security operatives put more pressure on the bandits, they are fleeing to other areas with their injured members. We are creating awareness to alert our people to be cautious, as some bandits may disguise themselves and seek refuge in villages or receive treatment at local clinics,” the government noted, calling on residents to report suspicious activities to security agencies thereby contributing to efforts to secure the state and make it economically viable.
