Suspected Lakurawa, Mamudawa terrorists arrested in Kebbi

Police successful Kebbi State person arrested 12 suspected criminals, including alleged members of the Lakurawa, Mamudawa and Boko Haram groups, implicit offences ranging from coercion and kidnapping to equipped robbery and amerciable possession of firearms.

The Commissioner of Police successful Kebbi, Umar Hadejia, disclosed this portion briefing journalists astatine the command’s office successful Birnin Kebbi.

Hadejia said the suspects are presently successful constabulary custody and volition beryllium prosecuted upon the decision of investigations.

Among those arrested are 3 suspected Mamudawa and Boko Haram members identified arsenic Muhammadu Bandi, Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammadu Abubakar.

According to the constabulary commissioner, preliminary investigations linked the suspects to movements astir Illo connected June 4, 2026, erstwhile an onslaught resulted successful the decease of 3 officials of the Federal Road Safety Corps, FRSC.

The constabulary besides arrested Murtala Sani, a nonmigratory of Zazzagawa village, for allegedly supplying nutrient items and drinks to suspected Lakurawa terrorists.

In a abstracted operation, operatives of the bid arrested Faruku Muhammed for the alleged rape of a 10-year-old girl.

Hadejia said the bid has intensified patrols and tactical deployments crossed identified flashpoints successful the authorities arsenic portion of efforts to support information and support residents.

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