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Bandits linked to Bello Turji kill 11 in Sokoto raid
At least 11 people were killed and several others wounded after militants linked to bandit leader Bello Turji attacked multiple communities in Sokoto State.
Sokoto NBA Chairman Pledges Independent Advocacy and Legal Reforms
Newly elected Sokoto NBA Chairman, Bashir Muazu Jodi, outlines his agenda to champion legal independence, enhance lawyer welfare, and improve justice delivery in the state.
Sokoto ADC Leadership Dispute Hearing Rescheduled for July 22
A Federal High Court in Sokoto has rescheduled the ADC leadership hearing to July 22, 2026, while imposing a N500,000 fine on the first defendant's counsel for delays.
Sokoto FGC Staff School Parents Urge Better Pay for Educators
Parents at FGC Staff School, Sokoto, are advocating for better teacher salaries and improved campus infrastructure, citing that current pay levels are insufficient for long-serving staff.
Military forces rescue four captives following clash with insurgents at Kebbi-Sokoto boundary
Operation FANSAN YAMMA soldiers freed four kidnapped individuals after a successful skirmish with terrorists in the Surimi border region.
Tambuwal advises President Tinubu to focus on security instead of politics
Former Sokoto Governor Aminu Tambuwal has urged President Tinubu to shift his focus from politics to the nation's security, citing the urgent need to protect citizens from banditry.
Sokoto Police neutralize gunman during repelled bandit raid
Police in Sokoto State thwarted a bandit attack in Wamako, killing one suspect and recovering an AK-47 rifle after a fierce gun battle.
Sokoto Residents Protest After Deadly Bandit Raids Force Mass Displacement
Protesters in Sokoto State blocked a major highway following brutal bandit raids in Bodinga LGA that left several villagers dead and many others displaced from their homes.
Sokoto residents obstruct major road to protest persistent bandit violence
Sokoto residents blocked the Bodinga-Sokoto highway to protest against fresh bandit attacks that have caused deaths, displacement, and missing persons across several communities.
Bello Turji Leads Bandits in Fatal Sokoto Kidnapping Spree
Gunmen under the command of Bello Turji abducted 37 people and killed a child during violent raids on multiple communities in Sokoto State's Sabon Birni region.