Sokoto Governor Orders Crackdown on Bandits' Informants - Protests Erupt
Sokoto Governor Aliyu directs security agencies to treat bandits' informants as criminals following recent attacks in Wurno and Rabah Local Government Areas. Aliyu condemned the actions of these informants, labeling them as unpatriotic for aiding bandits.
He urged rural residents to report any suspected collaborators. The governor also called on Islamic clerics to educate the community on the dangers of collusion with criminals.
Meanwhile, protests erupted in Sokoto over rising insecurity, with residents demanding urgent government action to curb gang violence and protect communities, highlighting the dire situation in the state.
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