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Sokoto police arrest alleged bandit informant

Source: Punch Nigeria · 24 Sep 2026, 06:05 UTC
Sokoto police arrest alleged bandit informant
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Police in Sokoto State have arrested Ashiru Abubakar, whom they suspect of supplying information to bandits in Tambuwal Local Government Area. The available report does not give details of the alleged intelligence, the circumstances of the arrest or any charges.

Police in Sokoto State have arrested Ashiru Abubakar over alleged links to bandits, Punch Nigeria reported. The police accuse Abubakar of supplying information to criminals in Tambuwal Local Government Area. The available source material identifies him as a suspected bandit informant.

It does not say when or where the arrest took place, what information he allegedly supplied or whether other suspects were arrested in connection with the case. The material also gives no details about possible charges, the police investigation or any response from Abubakar.

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