The Sokoto State Police Command says suspected bandits invade Tauma Village in Bodinga Local Government Area and are repelled by security forces, after which the attackers flee into surrounding bush/forest with gunshot wounds. Police report the incident occurs around 8:30 p.m. on July 25, when armed men enter the community. Residents raise the alarm, prompting rapid deployment by the Divisional Police Officer and tactical teams from units including the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and the Violence Crime Response Unit (VCRU). Security forces engage the attackers in a gun duel, forcing the bandits to retreat. During a search of the area and possible escape routes, police recover five rifle magazines loaded with live ammunition that the fleeing suspects left behind. Police also state that no residents or security personnel are killed or injured during the exchange. After the incident, patrols are intensified in Tauma Village and neighboring communities, and neighboring police divisions are placed on high alert to monitor people who may try to conceal injuries or seek treatment. The Command calls on healthcare workers, community leaders, and residents to report suspicious injuries or unusual movements to security agencies.