The Sokoto State Police Command has foiled an attack by suspected armed bandits on Tsabre village in Isa Local Government Area of the state.

The attack was reportedly launched at about 1am on Friday, with the assailants shooting sporadically to create panic among residents.

The command’s spokesperson, Ahmad Rufa’i, said the Divisional Police Officer in Isa, upon receiving a distress call, immediately mobilised tactical teams, including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violent Crime Response Unit, to the community.

According to him, the operatives engaged the bandits in a fierce gun duel, eventually overpowering them and forcing them to retreat into a nearby forest with their casualties.

Rufa’i said a subsequent search of the surrounding bushes led to the recovery of two rocket launchers, two empty AK-47 magazines, a keypad Techno handset without a battery, a touch light, an army jungle hat, a sweater cap, five pairs of sandals and a rain jacket.

The police spokesperson said the command remained committed to protecting lives and property across the state, while urging residents to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities or persons with gunshot wounds seeking medical treatment to the nearest police station.