By Umar Danladi Ado
5, December 2025
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested three suspected bandit financiers in Tangaza Local Government Area of the state and recovered rustled cattle.
The operatives demonstrated its proactive and far-reaching operational capacity with two successful operations on Wednesday, December 3, 2025.
In a coordinated effort, separate tactical units targeted criminal elements within Sokoto and extended their reach into a neighboring state, resulting in significant arrests and recoveries.
In an intelligence-driven operation within Sokoto State, the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), struck at the logistical heart of banditry.
Acting on credible intelligence, operatives conducted a targeted operation in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State on December 3, 2025, at about 1400 hours.
The operation led to the arrest of one Ruwa Ginyo, identified as the Fulani Head of Gidan-Madi, and two other accomplices.
Investigations reveal that the three suspects allegedly function as brokers and financiers for a notorious bandit group.
Their primary role was to receive rustled cattle, facilitate their sale in markets, and remit the proceeds to the armed elements.
At the point of arrest, 4 rustled cows were recovered from the suspects as they attempted to sell them.
The suspects have confessed to the crime, and investigation is ongoing.
Demonstrating inter-command collaboration, a Strike Force team from the Sokoto State Police Command conducted a targeted investigation in the Talata Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State on the same date at about 1700 hours.
The operation targeted a criminal network involved in theft and receipt of stolen property, leading to the arrest of several individuals suspected of Criminal Conspiracy, Theft of Motorcycles, and Receiving Stolen Property.
During this cross-border operation,2 suspected stolen motorcycles were recovered according to statement issued by Dsp Ahmad Rufai,
PPRO.
Preliminary investigations confirm the items are linked to an ongoing case. All suspects are in custody, with investigations aimed at dismantling the wider syndicate.
The Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, CP Ahmed Musa, commended the operatives for their exceptional work and vigilance in both internal and external operations.
“These parallel successes underscore our command’s resolve and operational reach.The first operation hits the financiers of banditry within our borders.
“The second shows our proactive stance in pursuing criminal networks beyond them, in collaboration with our neighboring command.
“This two-pronged approach—crushing both the funding and logistical chains of crime—will be intensified,” stated CP Ahmed Musa.
The Sokoto State Command urges citizens to continue their vital partnership by providing timely and credible information.
The public, especially dealers in livestock, motorcycles, and other valuables, are advised to always exercise due diligence and demand verifiable proof of ownership.
Such collaboration is essential for a safer society. All information provided will be treated with utmost confidentiality.
