Suspected bandit informant arrested in Sokoto

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Security operatives have arrested a suspected informant accused of supplying information to bandits operating around the Romo community in Tambuwal Local Government Area of Sokoto State.

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The suspect, identified as Ashiru Abubakar of Gumfa Gebe village in Wamakko Local Government Area, was allegedly working with criminal elements in Tambuwal.

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Abubakar was reportedly linked to a threat issued to Romo residents, who were allegedly given an ultimatum to pay N10m or risk an attack.

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The arrest comes amid renewed security concerns in Tambuwal and neighbouring communities, where residents have protested recent attacks and kidnappings.

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Confirming the arrest on Wednesday, the Sokoto State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Ahmed Rufai, told our correspondent that the suspect had been charged to court.

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Rufai said the arrest followed investigations into Abubakar’s alleged activities and links with criminal elements.

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He added that the command would continue to act against individuals suspected of aiding criminal activities in the state.

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Residents of affected communities have called for increased security presence and improved intelligence-led operations to prevent further attacks and facilitate the return of displaced residents.

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