Sokoto State Rescues 153 Kidnap Victims Since 2024
Colonel Ahmed Usman (Rtd), the Special Adviser to the Sokoto State Governor on Security Matters, reported that since 2024, security operations in Sokoto State have successfully rescued 153 kidnapped victims. This includes 20 in 2024, 63 in 2025, and 70 from January to September 2026.
The Sokoto State Government, under Governor Ahmed Aliyu, has significantly bolstered security efforts by supplying over 200 operational vehicles and tactical equipment valued at N27.127 billion. This includes armoured vehicles, motorcycles, and night-vision devices.
The administration has also supported the construction of military and police barracks and established community security structures, including the Sokoto State Community Guards Corps. Recent operations on September 20 led to the rescue of 23 kidnapped individuals and the arrest of four suspected members of the Lakurawa group.
Despite these efforts, Usman acknowledged ongoing security challenges in eastern and southern Sokoto, emphasizing the government's commitment to improving security in collaboration with various stakeholders.
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