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Sokoto Govt receives 11 rescued victims

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The Sokoto State Government has received 11 victims, comprising seven women, three babies, and a male teenager, who were rescued by security operatives from a forest in Zamfara State, after they had been abducted from Kaibaba village in Turba ward of Isa Local Government Area.


The deputy governor of the state, Idris Gobir, who received the victims, commended the security personnel for their gallantry and swift response, reiterating the government's commitment to tackling insecurity across the state, while announcing a donation of ₦100,000, a bag of millet, and a bag of maize to each of the rescued victims.


Gobir said the state government has shown its commitment to supporting security initiatives and safeguarding the lives and property of its citizens, adding that the successful rescue is part of the ongoing efforts to rid the state and neighboring areas of criminal elements.

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Published on July 25, 2025
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