Suspected bandit informant arrested in Sokoto

Police in Sokoto State have arrested a suspected bandit informant, Ashiru Abubakar, from Gumfa Gebe village in Wamakko Local Government Area. According to Daily Post Nigeria, he is accused of supplying information to bandits, particularly in relation to a threat against Romo village in Tambuwal Local Government Area.

The threat, reportedly N10 million, was made against the residents of Romo village, who were given an ultimatum to pay or face an attack. The arrest was made by security forces as part of ongoing efforts to identify and apprehend individuals providing information and support to bandits operating in the area.

The arrest highlights the importance of intelligence in preventing attacks and disrupting criminal networks, as per crisis reporter Bakatsine, who shared the development on his X handle.

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