Banditry: Synergy among security agencies yielding results in Sokoto – Army GOC

The General Officer Commanding, 8 Division of the Nigerian Army, Major General Hakeem Oladapo Otiki, has said increased synergy between the Division and sister security agencies in Sokoto state is yielding positive results in the fight against armed banditry and other forms of insecurities.

“The reinvigorated approach of joint operations in the state has so far resulted in the arrest of 22 criminals between the 19th  and 21st of May 2019, for various offences ranging from armed robbery, banditry, possession and trafficking in hard drugs, and illegal possession of firearms amongst others,” he stated.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 1 Brigade, Lieutenant Ayobami Oni-Orisan.

The GOC reaffirmed the determination and resolve of the Division in ridding the state of all forms of criminality.

He urged the citizens to promptly report suspicious movements and activities in their localities to the nearest security agencies for prompt action.