The Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corp has confirmed the arrest of three suspected bandits who fled Magami community in Zamfara State as a result of heavy security presence.
Ikor Oche, NSCDC Public Relations Officer, said at a news conference that the suspects were arrested at the state mass transit motor park in Gusau, on Monday.
Oche said that the suspects were nabbed early in the morning while trying to board a vehicle leaving for Taraba to join other members who had already relocated.
”Tukur Halilu, 27 years, is from Gabaru Village, Nahuche district, Bugudu Local Government Area of the state, and under a notorious bandits leader, Magajin Kaura,” he said.
According to him, Halilu was confirmed to be engaged in cattle rustling in villages within the locality.
He said that ”Two other suspects, Hussaini Altine, 40; and Abubakar Altine, 60; were from Agamalafiya village, Rijiya ward, Gusau Local Government Area.”
Although Altine claimed innocent, Altine confessed to belong to the camp of notorious bandits, Gugurawa, the NSCDC PRO said.
He said that Altine had taken part in three different bandits attacks in Kurya, Bagawuri, Agamalafiya and Rijiya, adding that the suspects were under intensive investigation.
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