Police arrest suspected informants and recover stolen livestock in Sokoto
Two suspected bandit informants have been arrested by the Nigeria Police Force in Sokoto State. The suspects, Yahaya Kurma and Musa Lawali, are accused of supporting criminal gangs and were apprehended by security operatives. Police also recovered dozens of stolen livestock during separate operations. The Commissioner of Police, Hayatu Shaffa, has reiterated the command’s commitment to fighting insecurity in the state.
What happened
- Yahaya Kurma and Musa Lawali were arrested by police operatives for allegedly supplying logistics and financial support to bandit groups.
- The suspects had been on the police intelligence watchlist for a long period due to their alleged roles as informants and facilitators.
- Security forces foiled a bandit attack in Gimba Village, recovering 78 rustled cows after a gun duel with the attackers.
- In a separate incident, police recovered 19 stolen sheep and arrested three suspects—Ibrahim Aliyu, Rabiatu Ibrahim, and Aisha Ibrahim—in connection with the theft.
- Police investigations are ongoing, and efforts continue to apprehend additional suspects involved in the crimes.
