4 arrested over attack on Sokoto deputy gov’s convoy
Security operatives have arrested four persons following an attack on the convoy of Sokoto State Deputy Governor, who was returning from a condolence visit in Shagari Local Government Area.
The deputy governor was said to have visited Shagari town to commiserate with victims displaced by recent bandits’ attacks on their communities when some angry residents reportedly attacked his convoy.
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According to sources, the incident occurred around 1 p.m. on Thursday when displaced persons blocked the road and vandalised some vehicles in the entourage.
Troops of Operation FANSAN YANMA were deployed to the scene and swiftly cleared the obstruction, restoring order.
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“Four suspects were arrested at the scene and transferred to the Criminal Investigation Department, CID, for discreet investigation,” one of the sources said.
It was further gathered that calm has since returned to the area, while security has been reinforced to forestall a recurrence.
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