Crime
Police Arrest Three Bandits’ Informants In Sokoto
After they trekked to a vehicle that was parked far away from her residence
Sokoto State – No fewer than three persons have been arrested by the Operatives of the Sokoto State Police Command in connection with the kidnap of a female lawyer, Rukayyat Mustafa.
It was gathered that the suspects were nabbed for allegedly giving information to bandits which resulted in the kidnapping of the lawyer in the Bado area of the state metropolis.
Confirming the arrest on Sunday, May 26, 2024, by the Spokesman of the command, ASP Ahmed Rufai, disclosed that the suspects are the one giving giving information to the bandits.
“The bandits stormed her house and kidnapped Rukayyat along with a young man whom we believe is her younger brother.
“After they trekked to a vehicle that was parked far away from her residence, they then told the young man to go back or they would shoot him. The man rushed back for fear of being shot by the bandits
“The three persons we arrested are suspected to be the ones giving information to the bandits and they are already in our custody.
“Hopefully, we will get to the root of the matter in a short period and get her rescued” he added
