Sokoto State Police Command announced the arrest of several suspected informants linked to the Lakurawa bandit group and individuals accused of financing terrorism. Commissioner of Police Alhaji Hayatu Hassan Shaffa disclosed the development during a press briefing on Friday. He stated that on April 17, 2026, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit arrested two suspects in Sabon Birni who allegedly provided intelligence to bandits. During the operation, police recovered two AK-47 rifles, 120 rounds of live ammunition, and one stolen vehicle. On April 19, 2026, another operation in Kebbe led to the arrest of a suspected terrorism financier. The suspect, identified as Umaru Bello, was allegedly involved in mobilizing funds for bandit activities. Police also recovered 500,000 naira in cash and two mobile phones believed to have been used for coordination. CP Shaffa confirmed that all suspects have been taken into custody and are currently undergoing interrogation. He added that the command has intensified surveillance and joint operations with the military to disrupt bandit networks across the state.
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