Troops Arrest Suspected Bandit In Possession Of Military Kits

• Military authorities say the heat on bandits and other criminal elements in Niger State has caused them to start fleeing to supposed safe heavens.

Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation along the road.

The suspected bandit, who claimed to be Sgt. Aminu Sule, was arrested at about 9pm when the troops intercepted a car traveling from Zuru to Ibadan.

Upon a body search, the occupant was found to be in possession of a pair of camouflage uniforms, military boots, a knife, and substance suspected to be some charms.

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On further interrogation, the suspect confessed he was traveling to Ogbomosho in Oyo state. He further claimed that the uniform and boots belonged to his brother who is a soldier.

However, he was discovered to have been fleeing from the ongoing operations in Niger state to a safe haven.

The suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police at Mokwa for further investigation.

The Force enjoined members of the public, particularly around Niger and contiguous states to be vigilant and reTroops of the Nigerian Army, operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation along the road.port any suspected movement of fleeing bandits to security agencies.

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