The Nigerian troops have apprehended some notorious bandit’s informant and logistics suppliers at Burkusuma market all in Sabon Birni local government area of Sokoto State.
The arrest was made during a routine aggressive patrol in Danboa Village by troops of Operation Harbin Kunama III on Sunday.
According to the Acting Director, Army Public Relations, Col. Sagir Musa, notable among those arrested were:
(i) Mallam Ibrahim — Confirmed to be a notorious bandits informant and collaborator renowned for collecting ransom on behalf of the bandits.
(ii) Mallam Ashiru Goni — Confirmed to be another notorious bandits courier agent who specializes in transporting logistics for bandits within and outside Sokoto State.
(iii) Mamman Taratse — A confirmed logistician for the criminals, – he specializes in the sale of rustled cattle at various markets within and outside Sokoto State.
He said similarly, troops in response to complaints of bandits’ activities at Magira Village, stormed and raided the location and engaged the bandits in a fierce battle.
Consequently, the troops, he said, pursued the bandits to their hideouts killing scores, while several others escaped with gunshot injuries.
Unfortunately, one soldier paid the supreme price during the encounter, he said.
He also stated that the General Officer Commanding 8 Division, Major General Hakeem Oladapo Otiki, on behalf of the Chief of Army Staff Lt. Gen. T.Y. Buratai commended the troops for the exploits.
He thanked the locals for providing timely information that led to the successful encounter.
He enjoined members of the public to continue to support the ongoing operation by providing timely and accurate information to enable the troops sustain the tempo against armed banditry and other criminal activities in Nigeria.
