The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the arrest of a notorious marabout who prepares charms for a deadly bandit kingpin, Boderi, and other bandits in the North-West Zone.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Ali Dabigi, revealed that the 47-year-old marabout, Mallam Ali Bello, was caught by Operation Yaki police operatives. Bello was arrested while preparing a charm for a bandit named Usman Ibrahim at his shrine in Kidandan forest.
Additionally, the police apprehended a 25-year-old woman, Aisha Abubakar, who was found with 550 rounds of AK-47 ammunition. She was transporting the ammunition from Nasarawa to Katsina State to deliver to bandits.
The suspects were paraded in Kaduna State on June 27, 2024.
Highlighting the recent achievements, Commissioner Dabigi said that in the last two months, 143 suspects were arrested for various offences. Among these were significant captures and operations against bandits and criminals in the region.
“Let us turn our attention to the achievements of the Kaduna State Police Command in the last two (2) months. 73 armed robbery suspects were arrested,” he said.
“70 kidnapping suspects were arrested. Nine bandits were neutralized, 985 suspected phone snatchers were arrested, five AK-47 rifles were recovered, seven locally made arms were recovered, 1,817 rounds of live ammunition were recovered.
“Eight motor vehicles of different brands were recovered. Eight suspects were arrested in connection with car theft. Seven motorcycles of different brands were recovered, one tricycle was recovered.”
Dabigi praised the hard work and dedication of his officers and men, stating that they remain committed to serving and protecting the people of Kaduna State with integrity and professionalism.
