People Sighted Between Sokoto And Niger Border Are Not Bandits But Herders From Mali In Search Of Water For Their Cattle

The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the General Public that the people sighted between Sokoto and Niger border were not bandits but herders from Mali, their Wives and Children with their Cattle, Carmel and Donkeys.

They come to same area annually from Mali to Nigeria Border Area in search of water for their Cattle. The herders did not enter the Nigerian Territory before they went back since on Tuesday, 27th November, 2018, and no attack on any person or damage to farm crops was recorded.

The Force therefore enjoins the people of Sokoto State and environs not to panic but to go about their law duties without any fear or apprehension.

Ag. DCP Jimoh Moshood

Force Public Relations Officers

Force Headquarters

Abuja