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B00M: Army Arrest Bandits Leader In Niger | READ DETAILS

Faith Ukanwa

May 14, 2021

One of the leaders of the bandits terrorizing communities in Niger state has been arrested by the Army.

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The Bandits' Leader who is popularly referred to as Jack Bros Yellow was apprehended during the ongoing military operations in forests across Niger state.

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Security reports gathered by The Nation revealed that Yellow was arrested in one of the forests between Shiroro and Rafi local government.

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The Army is being silent about the ongoing military operations due to the activities of Informants in order not to jeopardize the whole operation.

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The arrest is yet to be confirmed by the Army, but a Source close to the communities disclosed that Jack Bros Yellow is the leader of one of the three groups of bandits terrorizing Shiroro, Rafi and Munya local government areas.

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The Source also disclosed that the Bandits' leader may also have a link with some groups in Zamfara.

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It was also learnt that most times, he keeps victims who do not pay ransom on time with the group of bandits in Zamfara.

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