Troops of the Nigerian Army, operating along Mokwa-Jebba road, have arrested a fleeing bandit during a stop and search operation.
Confirming the report, Director Army Public Relations Brigadier General Onyema Nwachukwu said the arrest was effected at about 9:00pm, when the troops intercepted a car traveling from Zuru to Ibadan.
He said the vigilant troops spotted an occupant of the vehicle, who claimed to be Sgt. Aminu Sule and upon a body search, the occupant was found to be in possession of a pair of camouflage uniform, military boots, knife and substance suspected to be charms.
Nwachukwu said on further interrogation, the suspect confessed to be travelling to Ogbomosho in Oyo state.
He said the suspect further claimed that the uniform and boots belonged to his brother who is a soldier.
Nwachukwu said on a close scrutinizing the suspect was discovered to be fleeing from the ongoing operations in Niger state to a safe haven.
The Army spokesman added that the suspect was immediately apprehended and handed over to the police at Mokwa for further investigation.
Nwachukwu said the heat on bandits and other criminal elements in Niger State has caused them to start fleeing to supposed safe heavens.
He enjoined members of the public, particularly around Niger and contiguous states to be vigilant and report any suspected movement of fleeing bandits to security agencies.
Meanwhile, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Major General Faruk Yahaya, has assured law abiding citizens of Niger State and indeed Nigeria of the safety of their lives and property.
The COAS further enjoined them to be wary of such sinister movements by fleeing bandits and continue to support the security agencies with useful information to enable them maintain peace and security of the country.
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