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Suspected Gunmen Arrested In Niger Over Ammunition And Cattle Rustling

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A suspected bandit and ammunition runner, Haruna Usman Dan-Mazuru, has been arrested in Gawu-Babangiga, Niger State, over links to cattle rustling and illegal arms dealings.

Sources said the suspect, who hails from Jela village in Birnin-Magaji Local Government Area of Zamfara state but resides in Karmo, FCT, Abuja, was apprehended on Feb. 23 at about 4:30 p.m. on reasonable suspicion.

According to the sources , the suspect admitted to acting as a courier for one Musa (Snu) of Dajin-Mailayi in Birnin-Magaji, a known kidnapper and cattle rustler, to deliver live ammunition to Alhaji Hassan, currently at large in Awala area of Lambata, Gurara LGA.

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Investigators recovered a protective vest containing 99 charms from the suspect. Efforts are ongoing to locate Alhaji Hassan and recover the ammunition.

The case is under active investigation.

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