Troops nab three suspected bandits, recover guns, ammunition in Sokoto
Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Bandits in Sokoto State
SOKOTO, Nigeria — Security forces apprehended three individuals suspected of banditry during an operation in the Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State. The arrests occurred on April 29 at approximately 10:00 a.m. along the Tangaza-Gidan Madi road, following intelligence reports of a potential attack in the region.
The suspects have been identified as Aliyu Bello, 30; Dahiru Umar, 25; and Bashar Isah, 29, all residents of Kwazari village in the Kware Local Government Area. They were intercepted while riding a motorcycle, believed to be affiliated with a criminal group engaged in kidnapping and extorting local communities.
Authorities seized several weapons from the suspects, including a locally manufactured AK-47 rifle, a magazine containing 17 rounds of ammunition, two Dane guns, two cartridges, and various charms. Reports indicate that the weapons were concealed within a sack tucked inside another bag to evade detection.
Investigations are ongoing as security forces work to identify and locate additional members of the suspected criminal group, aiming to prevent further attacks in the area.
