Wednesday, August 13, 2025 - Security operatives have arrested the Village Head of Sukutum in Kankiya Local Government Area of Katsina State for allegedly serving as an informant to armed bandits.
The suspect, whose name has not yet been
released, was apprehended following intelligence reports linking him to
criminal gangs operating in the area, security analyst, Zagazola Makama
reported.
According to security sources, the
village head was accused of providing information to the bandits about the
movement of security personnel and vulnerable communities, enabling them to
launch attacks.
The sources also alleged that he
frequently visited the bandits in their hideouts to maintain contact and
coordinate activities.
Authorities said the suspect is in
custody and undergoing further investigation to determine the extent of his
involvement and to identify other possible collaborators.
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