Crime, Defense and Security

Sokoto Police Command deploys adequate security to mark hitch-free Easter celebrations From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto The Sokoto State Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, has deployed the Command’s operational assets ahead of this year’s Easter celebration. A statement from its spokesperson, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i said on SaturdayContinue Reading

Bandits’ Attack: Police launch manhunt as suspected gunmen seize 9 residents in Sokoto community From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto The Sokoto State Police Command has confirmed a late night bandits’ attack on Chacho community in Wurno Local Government Area, just as it has launched a manhunt of the fleeingContinue Reading

ADDRESSING BANDITRY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA: GOVERNMENT EFFORTS AND COMMITMENT TO RESTORING SECURITY By Sani Umar Banditry has emerged as one of the most pressing security challenges confronting Northern Nigeria, casting a long shadow over communities that once thrived on agriculture, trade, and social cohesion. From the vast rural plains toContinue Reading

National Police Week: Sokoto Command presents N34m cheques to families of fallen officers From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto As part of activities marking the 2026 National Police Week, the Sokoto State Police Command on Thursday presented cheques to the families of deceased police officers. The event marked the culminationContinue Reading

Banditry: Gov. Aliyu visits new IGP, vows more support to security agencies From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto Gov. Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State has assured security agencies of his administration’s continued support in their fight against banditry and other forms of criminality in the state. A statement issued onContinue Reading

National Police Day: Sokoto State Command sensitizes public on electoral violence, safe driving From Bashir Rabe Mani, Sokoto As part of the ongoing National Police Day 2026 activities, the Sokoto State Police Command, led by Commissioner of Police, CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa, organized sensitization lectures at the Sokoto Central MotorContinue Reading