Police arrest suspected drug baron and foil bandit attack in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has made significant progress in its efforts against drug trafficking and banditry. Ummaru Abubakar Gugare was arrested after police discovered a large quantity of hard drugs during a stop-and-search operation. In a separate incident, the police repelled a bandit attack and recovered stolen livestock. CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa praised the officers for their professionalism and called on residents to support security efforts.
What we know
- On May 27, 2026, police arrested Ummaru Abubakar Gugare during a stop-and-search operation and recovered a large cache of hard drugs.
- The second suspect from the drug operation escaped and remains at large, with efforts ongoing to apprehend him.
- In a separate operation on May 30, 2026, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit repelled a bandit attack in several villages and arrested Musa Usman.
- Police recovered 11 cows and five sheep believed to have been rustled by the criminals.
- CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa commended the officers involved and urged the public to provide timely information to help combat crime.
