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Troops nab notorious kidnap kingpin, 20 others terrorising Kastina State [See list]
The success recorded was in continuation of operations against armed banditry, kidnapping, cattle rustling and other forms of criminal activities in Katsina State.
A statement released by Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Colonel Sagir Musa disclosed that those arrested so far are reportedly responsible for terrorizing villagers in Batsari, Jibia and Safana Local Government Areas of the State. “The criminal elements were apprehended based on credible intelligence from the locals and have confessed taking part in several banditry activities, cattle rustling and other sundry crimes.“The 17 Brigade Nigerian Army, commends and appreciates all those that provided the information that led to the arrest of the criminals and urged members of the public to continue to support security agencies with credible information in order to combat the insecurity”, the Spokesman appealed.
According to Colonel Musa, during the operations, troops have recovered motorcycles, foodstuffs, handsets and jerricans of Premium Motor Spirit from the bandits.2. Mallam Bello Sabiu of Fafara village of Jibia LGA.4. Mallam Ibrahim Labo of Shamushelle village in Birnin Magaji LGA, Zamfara State.6. Mallam Adamu Mohammed Mairuwa village, Faskari LGA9. Yusuf Abubakar – Mairuwa village, Faskari LGA
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