Police arrest suspected bandits’ informant in Katsina
A 28-year-old man, Abdullahi Abdullahi, has been arrested by the Katsina State Police Command for allegedly acting as an informant to bandits. According to spokesperson DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, the arrest followed credible intelligence from the Musawa Divisional Police Headquarters. The suspect reportedly confessed to collaborating with his brother and threatening victims for money. The police have recovered alleged criminal charms and are intensifying efforts to arrest other suspects.
What happened
- Abdullahi Abdullahi was arrested after police received credible intelligence from the Musawa Divisional Police Headquarters.
- The suspect confessed to working with his brother in criminal activities, including issuing threats to victims.
- He admitted to demanding N10 million from a victim under threat of death.
- The police recovered alleged criminal charms from the suspect.
- Commissioner Umar Ali-Fage has ordered further efforts to apprehend other suspects and warned that anyone aiding banditry will be dealt with.
