Suspected bandit arrested in Niger over ammunition and cattle rustling
By: Zagazola Makama
A suspected bandit and ammunition runner, Haruna Usman Dan-Mazuru, has been arrested in Gawu-Babangiga, Niger State, over links to cattle rustling and illegal arms dealings.
Sources said the suspect, who hails from Jela village in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara state but resides in Karmo, FCT, Abuja, was apprehended on Feb. 23 at about 4:30 p.m. on reasonable suspicion.
According to the sources , the suspect admitted to acting as a courier for one Musa (Snu) of Dajin-Mailayi in Birnin-Magaji, a known kidnapper and cattle rustler, to deliver live ammunition to Alhaji Hassan, currently at large in Awala area of Lambata, Gurara LGA.
Investigators recovered a protective vest containing 99 charms from the suspect. Efforts are ongoing to locate Alhaji Hassan and recover the ammunition.
The case is under active investigation.
