riday, March, 6 2026 - Security operatives in Gombe State have arrested two suspected fuel suppliers believed to be providing logistics support to bandits operating in neighbouring communities in Bauchi State.
Security sources said the suspects were arrested on March 4,
2026 at about 4:30 a.m. during a stop-and-search operation along the
Kashere–Futuk Road in Akko Local Government Area of the state.
The operation followed intelligence reports indicating that
bandits terrorising parts of Bauchi State were sourcing fuel supplies from
Kashere in Gombe State.
During the operation, operatives intercepted a red tinted
Golf 3 vehicle with registration number GME 221 XA, loaded with 29 jerrycans of
Premium Motor Spirit (PMS).
The vehicle was driven by one Aliyu Usman, 20, of Futuk
Village in Alkaleri Local Government Area of Bauchi State, who reportedly fled
the scene and escaped.
Two passengers in the vehicle, identified as Bello
Abdullahi, 52, and Sulaiman Musa, 40, both from Futuk Village in Alkaleri LGA
of Bauchi State, were arrested at the scene.
The suspects claimed that the fuel was purchased in Billiri,
Gombe State.
The police impounded the vehicle along with the 29 jerrycans
of fuel as exhibits while investigations are ongoing to determine their
involvement in supplying fuel to criminal elements.
Efforts are also underway to apprehend the fleeing driver
and uncover other members of the suspected supply network.
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