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Sokoto
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Suspected bandit IED blast kills one, injures several in Sokoto
A roadside bomb strike on a passenger vehicle in Sokoto State resulted in at least one death and several injuries, sparking new security concerns in the North-West.
Governor Ahmed Aliyu Announces New Sokoto State Appointments
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has officially appointed a new group of advisers and permanent secretaries to his administration, with all roles taking effect immediately.
Military Forces Liberate Three Captives and Seize Terrorist Arsenal in Zamfara and Sokoto
Operation Fansan Yamma troops rescued three long-term kidnap victims and seized weapons in Zamfara and Sokoto, underscoring the military's ongoing offensive against regional insurgents.
Sokoto High Court hands down death sentences for terrorism and arms smuggling
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death for their roles in terrorism and illegal arms trafficking.
Three Individuals, Including Nigerien National, Receive Death Sentences for Terrorism in Sokoto
A Sokoto High Court has sentenced three men, including a foreign national, to death by hanging for terrorism and arms proliferation offenses.
Sokoto Government Assures Public Over Security Concerns Regarding Bello Turji
The Sokoto State government says it is tracking the activities of bandit leader Bello Turji and has provided extra resources to security forces to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Abdussamad Dasuki Calls for Improved Nigeria-Niger Relations to Combat Regional Insecurity
Representative Abdussamad Dasuki has urged President Tinubu to improve relations with Niger Republic to better address the cross-border security challenges plaguing Nigeria’s North-West.
Funeral held for three Nigerian soldiers killed by IED in Sokoto
Three Nigerian soldiers killed by an IED in Sokoto State have been laid to rest as local residents call for improved equipment to combat banditry.
Security alarms raised over Bello Turji’s reported acquisition of high-end weaponry
Local vigilante leader Bashir Altine Guyawa Isa claims bandit leader Bello Turji is using Boko Haram support to train recruits at a new base near the Sokoto-Zamfara border.
Military Forces Liberate 22 Kidnap Victims in Sokoto State Operations
Military forces under Operation FANSAN YAMMA successfully rescued 22 kidnap victims in Sokoto State following rapid response operations to two separate terrorist attacks.