Nigerian soldiers have successfully arrested some informants of notorious bandits terrorizing Zamfara state residents.
Informants arrested by soldiers
PRESS RELEASE
ARMY ARRESTS SUSPECTED INFORMANTS IN ZAMFARA STATE
1. Troops deployed at Magam town on 25 June 2018 arrested three suspected informants in Gobirawa Fulani village following a tip off.
2. The suspects are alleged to be responsible for giving information to bandits before they carry out attacks.
3. Preliminary investigation is ongoing while the suspects will be handed over to appropriate authority on completion.
4. Similarly, troops deployed in operation IDON RAINI while on patrol at Dansadau Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered four motorcycles at Abobo village from bandits.
5. The bandits abandoned their victim and the motorcycles on sighting the troops and fled into the bush.
6. Efforts are being intensified by the troops to get the fleeing bandits.
7. The public is reminded to always report any suspicious activities to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.
8. You are please requested to disseminate this information to the general public.
9. Thank you for your kind cooperation.
TEXAS CHUKWU
Brigadier General
Director Army Public Relations