Troops over run 8 bandits’ camps in Katsina, arrest bandits in Zamfara

Troops of Operation Sahel Sanity have destroyed 8 major bandits’ camps at Lebi Fulani Areas in Batsari LGA of Katsina.

The acting Director, Defence Media Operations, Brigadier Gen. Bernard Onyeuko who disclosed this on Thursday said the camp was under a notorious bandits’ leader known as Abu-Radde .

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General Onyeuko also said troops have arrested several armed bandits, their informants and logistics suppliers in Zamfara and Katsina states.

He said troops deployed at Mara arrested 2 bandits named Jamilu Mani and Aminu Lawal along Danmusa – Runka Road.

“In the same vein, troops deployed at Bingi while on patrol arrested a suspected bandit and impostor named Sani Saidu wearing a police uniform with the name tag bearing “ James Oname.”

“Preliminary investigation revealed that James Oname, a Police Sergeant, was killed in 2015 by bandits at Tungar Rakumi in Maru LGA of Zamfara State. The suspect is undergoing further interrogation,” he added.

In another development, the troops had arrested suspected bandit’s informant and logistics supplier, Saifullahi Adamu at Garin Dodo village in Katsina State.

The suspect was arrested following credible information about his elicit engagements with suspected bandits.

“His wife Mrs Hauwa Abubakar also alleged that the suspect forcefully married her, whereas bandits whom her husband associates with usually accuse her of reporting their activities to security agencies thereby subjecting her to several abuses”

“Mrs Hauwa was rescued from her husband and has been handed over to the Katsina State Government while the suspect is in custody for further interrogation,” General Onyeuko further said.

He said the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu Buratai has commended the troops for their gallantry and further assured the people of the North-West zone of the Nigerian Army’s commitment to the safety of lives and properties within the zone.