Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto

Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto

By: Zagazola Makama

Security operatives have arrested three suspected members of a banditry syndicate and recovered arms and ammunition in Tangaza Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

Security sources told Zagazola that the suspects were apprehended at about 10:00 a.m. on April 29 along the Tangaza–Gidan Madi road following credible intelligence on a planned attack within the area.

The sources identified the suspects as Aliyu Bello, 30; Dahiru Umar, 25; and Bashar Isah, 29, all natives of Kwazari village in Kware Local Government Area.

According to the sources, the suspects were intercepted while riding on a motorcycle and were found to be members of a syndicate involved in kidnapping and imposing levies on communities.

Items recovered from them include a locally fabricated AK-47 rifle, a magazine loaded with 17 rounds of ammunition, two Dane guns, two cartridges of 32g calibre and assorted charms.

The sources added that the suspects concealed the weapons in a sack hidden within another bag to evade detection.

They said investigations were ongoing to unravel the network and prevent further criminal activities in the area.

Security Forces Arrest Three Suspected Lakurawa Bandits, Recover Arms in Sokoto