Sokoto State police foil bandit attack and recover rocket launchers

The Sokoto State Police Command has reported multiple incidents involving armed bandits in the state. In Tsabre Village, located in the Isa Local Government Area, police tactical teams engaged attackers during a raid at approximately 1 am on Friday, October 2, 2026. The engagement, which involved the Anti-Kidnapping and Violent Crime Response Units, resulted in a gun duel that forced the bandits to retreat into a nearby forest.

Following the skirmish, authorities recovered two rocket launchers, two empty AK-47 magazines, and various personal items, including an Army jungle hat and clothing. Police officials stated the bandits fled with casualties due to the superior firepower of the responding officers.

In a separate incident in the Tangaza Local Government Area, police arrested a suspect in Gidan Madi for alleged livestock theft. The individual was apprehended at a market while in possession of a goat that was identified by its owner as part of a group of animals stolen from the village of Jurelku on September 15. The suspect is currently in custody to assist with ongoing investigations into the theft ring.