The Sokoto state police command says it joint security operatives have rescued two kidnapped victims after storming a notorious Bandits hideout in Yabo Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer Sokoto State Command
Ahmad Rufa’i says, the operation was led by the Commander 7 PMF with a combined Team of Personnel drawn from the Violent Crime Responses Unit (VCRU), Anti-Kidnapping Unit and Officers of Yabo Division.
It adds that the team mobilised to the area to neutralise the threat when they received a report that some armed bandits and their captives were in a village and it’s surrounding hills.
On getting to Dan Tafki Village and the surrounding Hills opposite Binji Musa in Yabo LGA, which were the operational Bases for the Criminal elements, the team came under fire from the armed Bandits. After gun duel that lasted for several hours the Security Operatives overwhelmed the Criminals with their superior fire power. The Bandits fled the scene in disarray, two of the hostages were subsequently rescued unharmed from the scene of the operation.
The statement indicates that the Team burnt down the Silos and many hideouts of the Bandits and that the two rescued victims; Nafisa Abubakar of Dono Village and Aminu Sahabi of the same address had been taken to Hospital for immediate medical attention and psychological support.
The Commissioner of Police Sokoto, Hayatu Hassan Shaffa commended the professionalism, bravery and seamless collaboration demonstrated by the Team. He reiterated the unwavering commitment of the Security Forces to sustaining the ongoing clearance operations against banditry, kidnapping, and other forms of criminality in the Region.
Shaffa assured Residents that Security Agencies would continue to intensify intelligence-driven operations to rid the Area of criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and property.
He asked the residents to remain vigilant, cooperate with Security Agencies and promptly report any suspicious movements or activities to the nearest Security Post.
The statement further disclosed that the joint Security Team had commenced follow-up operations to track down the fleeing Bandits and dismantle any remaining criminal infrastructure in the Area.
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