Yemi Adedeji, Abuja
Troops deployed at Magam town on Monday arrested three suspected informants in Gobirawa Fulani village following a tip off.
The suspects according to Texas Chukwu, a Brigadier General and Director Army Public Relations in a statement issued on Wednesday in Abuja said that the informants are alleged to be responsible for giving information to bandits before they carry out attacks.
He added that preliminary investigation is ongoing while the suspects will be handed over to appropriate authority on completion.
Similarly, troops deployed in operation IDON RAINI while on patrol at Dansadau Maru Local Government Area of Zamfara State rescued a kidnapped victim and recovered four motorcycles at Abobo village from bandits.
The bandits abandoned their victim and the motorcycles on sighting the troops and fled into the bush.
Chukwu said Efforts are being intensified by the troops to get the fleeing bandits,while also urging the public to always report any suspicious activities to the law enforcement agents for prompt action.