By Shafa’atu Suleiman, Sokoto
The Sokoto State Government has alerted border communities and other citizens of the state to be cautious of fleeing bandits.
Special Adviser to Governor Ahmad Aliyu on Security Matters, Col. Ahmad Usman (retd), gave the warning in a statement.
He said sustained military onslaught against the bandits in the eastern part of the state and its environs has left the terrorists disorganised.
”Many terrorist enclaves were identified and destroyed, with several bandits neutralised and hundreds of kidnapped victims rescued in the ongoing operations.
“As security operatives put more pressure on the bandits, they are fleeing to other areas with their injured members. Therefore, we want our people to be cautious, as some bandits may disguise and seek refuge in villages or receive treatment at local clinics.”
According to him, the government encourages residents to report any suspicious activities to security agencies, so as to contribute to the efforts of securing the state.
This, he said, would facilitate in making the state economically viable, in line with Governor Aliyu’s nine-point agenda.