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Sokoto mourns five security personnel killed in anti-banditry operations
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The Sokoto State Government has praised security agencies for recent successes against banditry while mourning five personnel who died in separate operations. Retired Colonel Ahmed Usman, Special Adviser on Security Matters to Governor Ahmed Aliyu, noted that military, police, and other security agencies have rescued kidnapped victims and neutralized bandits. He described these achievements as a reflection of the operatives' courage and commitment. Usman urged security agencies to maintain their momentum against criminal elements. He expressed sadness over the deaths of three soldiers killed by an Improvised Explosive Device along the Isa鈥揃argaja axis and two police officers in a bandit ambush in Tureta Local Government Area. Usman extended condolences to the bereaved families, the Nigerian Army, and the Nigeria Police Force, emphasizing that their sacrifices would not be forgotten. This tribute comes as security forces continue operations across Sokoto and the North-West to dismantle bandit camps and restore security.
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