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Army troops launch manhunt as bandits abduct two farmers in Sokoto
Army troops launch manhunt as bandits abduct two farmers in Sokoto
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Fansan Yanma have launched a search-and-rescue operation following the abduction of two farmers by suspected armed bandits in Isa LGA in Sokoto state.
Zagazola Makama understands that the victims, Halilu Nuhu of Gidan Bawa village and Mamuda Aliyu of Bagarera village, were reportedly kidnapped around noon on July 31 while working on their farms.
It was gathered that six bandits riding on three motorcycles carried out the abduction and fled into nearby forests.
The troops swift into action to block escape routes and comb suspected hideouts, including forests stretching toward the border with Niger Republic.
Efforts are ongoing to rescue the victims and apprehend the perpetrators.
Army troops launch manhunt as bandits abduct two farmers in Sokoto