Tactical Operatives of the Police in Zamfara has arrested a 31-year-old alleged bandit, Isiyaku Babangida, who specialises in spying on people who withdraw money from banks.
He was arrested after a failed attempt by his group to attack some communities in Anka and Bukkuyum Local Government Areas.
Police Public Relations Officer, Mohammed Shehu, revealed this in a statement on Saturday.
He listed items recovered from him to include two AK47 rifles, two fabricated guns, and 236 a7.62mm rounds of live ammunition.
The statement read in part, “Zamfara Police Tactical Operatives while on Anti Banditry patrol acted on intelligence information about an attempt by a notorious Bandit’s group led by it’s leader, Alhaji Bello to invade and attack some communities in Anka and Bukkuyum LGAs respectively.
“The Police operatives swung into action and moved to the nearby bandit’s enclaves that led to a serious gun battle between the bandits and the Police operatives.
“The superior fire power of the Police successfully dislodged the bandits, a situation that forced them to flee with possible gunshot wounds.
“One of the most wanted bandits in the Camp called Isiyaku Babangida ‘M’ of Kabe Village of Kebbi State was arrested, while the above mentioned exhibits were recovered at the scene”, the statement added.
