A joint security patrol team, consisting of Nigeria Police officers and members of the Sokoto State Community Guard, has successfully interrupted a kidnapping attempt involving a commercial vehicle by gunmen believed to be armed bandits. This incident occurred at Kwanar Mahalba along the Goronyo-Sabon highway in the troubled eastern senatorial district of Sokoto State. Reports indicate that seven passengers, including children, were rescued by the security operatives, while other passengers fled into the bushes prior to the arrival of the authorities. Unfortunately, one of the passengers was shot and killed by the bandits. The rescued individuals were presented to the state deputy governor, Muhammad Idris Gobir, who praised the efforts of the security team, mentioning that, over the last four days, a total of 63 victims have been saved from bandits. The deputy governor detailed that 24 victims were rescued on Sunday, 39 on Monday, and 7 on Wednesday. Gobir also noted that the state government, in collaboration with the Federal Government, is intensifying efforts to combat the activities of Lakurawa terrorists and that security measures are being strengthened in regions known to have Lakurawa members.
