Police arrest suspected bandit, recover arms in Sokoto
The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit, identified as Buba Magaji, and recovered an AK-49 rifle and ammunition. According to the Command’s spokesman, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation on July 13. “The arrest was carried out on July 13, 2025, at approximately 4 pm by operatives attached to […]
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The Sokoto State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit, identified as Buba Magaji, and recovered an AK-49 rifle and ammunition.
According to the Command’s spokesman, DSP Ahmad Rufa’i, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation on July 13.
“The arrest was carried out on July 13, 2025, at approximately 4 pm by operatives attached to the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit,” he said.
Magaji, a native of Julirkol village in Silami Local Government Area, is believed to be a close associate of the deadly Lakurawa bandit syndicate. This group is held responsible for a wave of violent crimes and abductions across several LGAs, including Silami, Wamakko, Binji, and Yabo.
‘’During interrogation, Magaji reportedly confessed to his involvement in the syndicate’s operations and provided information that led investigators to a hidden arms cache,’’ he added.
Acting swiftly on his tip-off, the PPRO said police conducted a follow-up operation on July 16 in a bushy area along the Silami axis, where they recovered one AK-49 rifle, one magazine, and 22 rounds of live ammunition.
Describing the arrest as a “significant victory,” the Commissioner of Police, Sokoto State Command, praised the dedication of his officers and the crucial role of citizen intelligence.