Troops of the Nigerian Army have intercepted a bandit travelling in a vehicle from Zuru in Kebbi to Ibadan, Oyo state capital.
Gatekeepers News reports that the fleeing bandit was arrested during a stop and search operation along Mokwa-Jebba Road.
Onyema Nwachukwu, the army spokesman, said the troops while operating spotted an occupant of the vehicle who claimed to be one ”Sergeant Aminu Sule”.
According to him, the suspect was found to be in possession of a ”pair of camouflage, military boots, knife and substance suspected to be charms”.
He said upon further interrogation, the suspect who confessed he was travelling to Ogbomosho in Oyo state, claimed that the uniform and boots belonged to his brother who was a soldier.
Nwachukwu added that the suspect was discovered to be fleeing from the ongoing operations in Niger state to a safe haven.
According to him, the suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police at Mokwa for further investigation.
“The heat on bandits and other criminal elements in Niger State has caused them to start fleeing to supposed safe havens,” Nwachukwu said.
“Members of the public, particularly around Niger and contiguous states are, therefore, enjoined to be vigilant and report any suspected movement of fleeing bandits to security agencies,” he added.
