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.
By: Zagazola Makama
