Crime
Arrested bandit identifies ward head as accomplice in Zamfara attacks
An infamous bandit Jabiru Muhammed (aka DAN OGA) who was arrested by the Katsina state police has identified a ward head in as his co-conspirator in attacks perpetrated in Tsafe Local Government Area of Zamfara State.
The ward head, was identified by the bandit as Mai Unguwa Zailani.
Two other accomplices identified include; Abdulkadir Kado, and one Bala Sani.
Following thorough investigations, the 30-year-old Muhammed revelead that he works under the command of a notorious bandit known as “Chairman,” who is currently camping in Zamfara forest.
The suspect disclosed that he was one the gunmen who raided Saburu village in Tsafe LGA, where four children were abducted.
He also revealed that two million naira was paid as ransom before the children were released.
Muhammed disclosed how he and his gang raided stores in Ungwar Dodo village in the same Tsafe LGA, from which they carted away foodstuff and other valuables.
The bandit’s confession was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, S.P Gambo, “The Katsina Police Command has succeeded in arresting one Jabiru Muhammed alias “DAN OGA”, ‘m’ aged 30yrs of Sabaru village, Tsafe LGA, Zamfara state, a notorious armed bandit.”
“In the course of investigation, suspect confessed to be under the control of one Chairman, a notorious bandit hibernating in Zamfara forest.
“He further confessed to have participated in the attack of Saburu village, Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State where four children were kidnapped and the sum of two million Naira (N2,000,000) was paid as ransom and also in the attacks on Unguwar Dodo village, of Tsafe LGA of Zamfara State where shops were broken and food items and other items were stolen.
“He mentioned the Ward Head, one Mai Unguwa Zailani, Abdulkadir Kado and Bala Sani among his accomplices. Investigation is ongoing,” SP. Gambo said.
