Army arrests bandits in sokoto

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ARMY ARRESTS NOTORIOUS BANDITS IN SOKOTO

Sokoto, Nigeria - In a major crackdown on banditry, the Nigerian Army has arrested a group of notorious bandits in Sokoto State.

According to sources, the bandits, who have been terrorizing communities in the state, were arrested by a joint team of military personnel and police officers in a sting operation carried out in the early hours of yesterday.

The arrested bandits, who are believed to be members of a notorious gang that has been responsible for several attacks and kidnappings in the state, were said to be in possession of arms and ammunition when they were apprehended.

The army spokesperson, Major General John Enenche, confirmed the arrest, saying that the operation was carried out in collaboration with other security agencies in the state.

"We have been monitoring the activities of these bandits for some time now, and we have finally apprehended them," Enenche said. "We will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that our communities are safe and secure."

The arrested bandits are currently being held in custody and are expected to be charged to court soon.

The arrest of the bandits is seen as a major boost to the efforts of the security agencies in Sokoto State to combat banditry and other forms of criminality.

The people of Sokoto State have been living in fear of banditry and kidnapping for some time now, and the arrest of these notorious bandits is seen as a major relief.

The state government has also commended the security agencies for their efforts in combating banditry and other forms of criminality.

"We appreciate the efforts of the security agencies in Sokoto State in combating banditry and other forms of criminality," said the state governor, Aminu Tambuwal. "We will continue to support them in their efforts to ensure that our state is safe and secure."

The arrest of the bandits is seen as a major victory for the security agencies in Sokoto State, and it is hoped that it will help to restore peace and stability to the state.