The Nigerian Army has apprehended a notorious bandit leader, Bako Wurgi, who is suspected to be linked to the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammad Bawa, in Sokoto state....CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
How troops captured notorious bandit leader Wurgi’s capture was carried out by troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, on Saturday, December 14. Intelligence sources revealed that Wurgi was receiving treatment at a hospital in Shinkafi town, Zamfara state, for injuries sustained during a clash with a rival group.
Although two of his accomplices managed to escape, one individual who helped transport Wurgi in a tricycle was arrested.
Zagazola Makama, a counterterrorism and insurgency expert specializing in the Lake Chad Basin, disclosed the arrest on Sunday, December 15, via a post shared on his website.
According to Makama, intelligence sources confirmed that troops traced and apprehended Wurgi after discovering he had been transported to the hospital with multiple cuts and gunshot wounds.
“The sources said that during the operation, two accomplices fled, but troops arrested another individual who assisted in transporting the suspect in a tricycle,” Makama said.
The late Emir of Gobir was abducted on July 9, 2024, in Sabon Birnin local government area, Sokoto state, and murdered on August 22, after ransom negotiations collapsed.
“Reports indicate that Wurgi played a key role in the kidnapping and subsequent killing, which involved ransom negotiations that included cash and motorcycles but ultimately failed,” Makama stated.
Speaking further, Makama described Wurgi as an arms smuggler with international connections and is reportedly related to Bello Turji, a notorious bandit leader, through his grandfather.
See the photo of the notorious bandit leader below:
Nigerian Army Captures Notorious Bandit Leader, Baka Wurgi Linked to Emir of Gobir’s Murder
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of the 1 Brigade, Nigerian Army, have apprehended a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Bako Wurgi, alias Baka NaGarba, suspected to be behind the murder… pic.twitter.com/6ElLs5RgP5
— Zagazola (@ZagazOlaMakama) December 15, 2024
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that the Niger state police command confirmed the arrest of notorious bandit leader Rabiu Yusuf, alias Rabee Shawulu.
Ebenezer Danmamman, the state police CP, confirmed that the force also nabbed 14 others through intelligence reports.
The recovery of various arms signals a significant dent in the capabilities of criminal elements operating in the state. ...CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE➤
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