Police Arrest Bandits’ Girlfriends, Informants In Katsina

The Katsina State Police Command, have arrested four women said to be informants, girlfriends and cooks of bandits in the state.

The arrested women said to be informants, girlfriends and cooks of bandits in Katsina state, were identified as Bilikisu Abubakar, 20; Rasikat Amadi; Sulie Dairu, 45; and Rakiyat Yusuf, 20. The state’s police spokesperson, SP Gambo Isah who confirmed their arrest, said the women who have strong ties with some criminals on the police wanted list, always visited Rugu Forest to attend to the needs of the bandits, including sleeping with them.

Some bandits on the list include Roga Kachala said to have over 200 boys working for him, Gume Basullube, Sumail, Haruna Dum, Auta Kachala, Yauza Mai-Bakarkama, Lawali Adda, Babanyiara and Dogo. It was gathered that one of the women Abubakar, confirmed her relationship with one of the bandits adding that she often followed him for operation. The suspects will be charged to court after investigation is concluded.

This is coming after we reported that Governor Aminu Masari who spoke to the acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Muhammed Adamu, told him that bandits have taken over some parts of Katsina he governs. According to him, Katsina State has supported and will continue to support the ongoing ‘Operation Puff Adder’ with funds, logistics and accommodation.