TROOPS of Operation Sahel Sanity have killed two suspected bandits and captured a Nigerien gun supplier.A statement by the Nigerian Army Acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brig. Gen.
Benard Onyeuko, made available to journalists in Katsina on Monday, identified the alleged Nigerien gun supplieras Musa Abubakar, alias Kasko/Buzu from Mai Wake village, Dakoro area of Maradi, Niger Republic.
The statement added, “The suspect is believed to be involved in the supply of illicit arms from Niger Republic to Nigeria through Sabon Birni and Isah LGAs of Sokoto State. The suspect is in custody and providing useful information to the troops.” In a similar development, the troops were said to have rescued four victims earlier kidnapped in Sabuwa on Saturday.
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