Police foil bandits’ attack on Tsabre village, recover sophisticated weapons
Police foil bandits’ attack on Tsabre village, recover sophisticated weapons 
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
Sokoto Command has successfully foiled a planned attack by armed bandits in Tsabre Village, Isa LGA . The operation, conducted in the early hours of today, October 2, 2026, resulted in the recovery of sophisticated weaponry and the retreat of the criminal elements.
This was contained in a statement issued on Friday in Sokoto by the spokesperson of the command, DSP Ahmed Rufai.
At about 01:00 hours, a large number of armed bandits wielding sophisticated weapons launched an attack on Tsabre Village, shooting sporadically to create panic among residents. Upon receiving the distress call, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Isa immediately mobilized all tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), to the scene.
The tactical teams engaged the hoodlums in a fierce gun duel that lasted for some time. Due to the superior firepower and tactical positioning of the police operatives, the bandits were overpowered and forced to escape into the nearby forest with their casualties.
Following the retreat, a thorough combing of the surrounding bushes was conducted. The following items were recovered from the scene:
· Two (2) Rocket Launchers
· Two (2) Empty Magazines of AK-47
· One (1) Keypad Techno Handset (without battery)
· One (1) Touch Light
· One (1) Army Jungle Hat
· One (1) Sweater Cap
· Five (5) Sets of Sandals
· One (1) Rain Jacket
The Commissioner of Police, Cp Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, psc, mnips commended the gallantry and swift response of the officers involved.
He reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety of lives and property in the state, urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity or individuals with gunshot wounds seeking medical attention to the nearest police station.
