The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled a bandits’ attack in Tangaza Local Government Area, recovered 11 rustled cattle and arrested several suspects linked to burglary and motorcycle theft in separate operations across the state.The command said the operations, carried out by personnel of the Tangaza Division, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Village Crime Reduction Unit and the Strike Force, underscored its commitment to tackling banditry and property-related crimes.According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, suspected Lakurawa bandits invaded Ayawa village on Monday evening, firing sporadically before making away with 11 cattle.Rufa’i said a distress call prompted an immediate response by the Divisional Police Officer and his team, supported by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the VCRU, who blocked all escape routes leading out of the village.“The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and tactical positioning of our operatives, the criminals abandoned the stolen cattle and fled into the nearby forest,” he said.He added that all 11 rustled cattle were recovered intact and returned to their owners.The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. The command said the operations, carried out by personnel of the Tangaza Division, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, the Village Crime Reduction Unit and the Strike Force, underscored its commitment to tackling banditry and property-related crimes.According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, suspected Lakurawa bandits invaded Ayawa village on Monday evening, firing sporadically before making away with 11 cattle.Rufa’i said a distress call prompted an immediate response by the Divisional Police Officer and his team, supported by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the VCRU, who blocked all escape routes leading out of the village.“The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and tactical positioning of our operatives, the criminals abandoned the stolen cattle and fled into the nearby forest,” he said.He added that all 11 rustled cattle were recovered intact and returned to their owners.The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. According to a statement issued on Tuesday by the Police Public Relations Officer, Ahmad Rufa’i, suspected Lakurawa bandits invaded Ayawa village on Monday evening, firing sporadically before making away with 11 cattle.Rufa’i said a distress call prompted an immediate response by the Divisional Police Officer and his team, supported by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the VCRU, who blocked all escape routes leading out of the village.“The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and tactical positioning of our operatives, the criminals abandoned the stolen cattle and fled into the nearby forest,” he said.He added that all 11 rustled cattle were recovered intact and returned to their owners.The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. Rufa’i said a distress call prompted an immediate response by the Divisional Police Officer and his team, supported by operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the VCRU, who blocked all escape routes leading out of the village.“The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and tactical positioning of our operatives, the criminals abandoned the stolen cattle and fled into the nearby forest,” he said.He added that all 11 rustled cattle were recovered intact and returned to their owners.The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. “The team engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Overwhelmed by the superior firepower and tactical positioning of our operatives, the criminals abandoned the stolen cattle and fled into the nearby forest,” he said.He added that all 11 rustled cattle were recovered intact and returned to their owners.The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. He added that all 11 rustled cattle were recovered intact and returned to their owners.The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. The police spokesman also disclosed that the command’s Strike Force arrested four suspects over the burglary of a shop in the Guiwa Low Cost area of Sokoto metropolis.He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. He explained that the case followed a complaint by a trader, Marwanu Akibu, who reported that unknown persons broke into his shop on July 10 and stole 53 pieces of women’s wrapper materials.Related NewsReps receive constitution amendment report on state police billPolice arrest 1,198 suspects, rescue 166 kidnap victims — IGOgun students decry insecurity, robbery at federal polyRufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. Rufa’i said one suspect, Mustapha Danbaba, was arrested during a patrol around the Old Market area and allegedly confessed to the crime.“He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. “He further revealed that he sold the items to one Abubakar Usman, while Bashar Abubakar and Sa’adu Shehu assisted in selling the stolen properties. The case is currently under investigation,” he stated.In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. In another operation, the Strike Force arrested a suspected member of a motorcycle theft syndicate after residents of Gidan Masau reported the theft of several motorcycles from their neighbourhood.According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. According to the statement, the suspect, Kabiru Abubakar, allegedly confessed to conspiring with an accomplice, Ibrahim Muhammad, who is currently at large, to steal motorcycles from Mana Babba, Nakasari, Bado Quarters, Gidan Kanawa and Tamaje areas.The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. The police said preliminary findings indicated that the stolen motorcycles were sold to two suspected receivers, identified as Ahmad of Sabon Titi and Kabiru of the Hausawa area, who are also being sought.Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. Commending the officers involved in the operations, the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, Hassan Shaffa, reaffirmed the command’s determination to rid the state of criminal elements.“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said. “The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state. We urge residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information to security agencies,” the commissioner said.