Report by NASIR MALALI; Editing by BASIRAT MEMUDU
Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed the deployment of personnel to the troubled areas following a fresh threats from notorious bandit Leader, Bello Turji.
The confirmation was made known by the Public Relations Officer of the Sokoto State Police Command, ASP Ahmed Rufai in an interview.
He said although there were no any formal report regarding the threat, the command deployed officers to the area over the past three days.
According to ASP Ahmed Rufai, “The security operatives are on ground and are prepared to tackle any threat to peace and security.”
Isa LGA is among the areas most affected by banditry in Sokoto State, with Bello Turji being a centre figure in the wave of attacks that have plagued the area.
The affected people called for a unified and decisive response from both state and federal authorities to end the bloodshed and bring the perpetrators to justice.
Other villages reportedly affected by similar threats include Surudubu, Gebe, Tsullawa, and Garin Fadama, among others.
As tension continues to mount, residents and civil society organizations are calling for urgent and coordinated intervention to prevent further loss of lives and displacement in the area.