Troops Rescue 23 Kidnap Victims, Arrest Four Suspected Lakurawa Members in Sokoto

Troops have rescued 23 kidnapped victims and arrested four suspected members of the Lakurawa group during a security operation in Sokoto State.

The operation is part of ongoing efforts by security forces to tackle kidnapping, banditry and other criminal activities across the state and the wider North-West region.

The rescued victims were safely recovered during the operation, while the four suspects were taken into custody for investigation over their alleged links to the Lakurawa group.

The latest operation highlights the continued efforts of security forces to disrupt criminal networks, rescue abducted persons and improve security in communities affected by insecurity in Sokoto State.