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Nigerian Army arrests five suspected bandit informants in Niger State operations
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Troops from the Joint Task Force, Operation Savannah Shield, have arrested five suspected bandit and terrorist informants in Niger State. The arrests occurred during separate operations, leading to the recovery of communication devices, cash, and other items linked to criminal activities. Captain Jamilu Yahaya, Acting Media Information Officer for Headquarters JTF North Central, Operation Savannah Shield, confirmed the arrests. In one operation on June 6, 2026, along the Doro axis in Wawa, Borgu Local Government Area, three suspects believed to be part of a bandit group operating near Kainji Lake National Park were apprehended. Recovered items included two Tecno keypad phones, an MP3 device with recorded propaganda, and ₦113,400 in cash. Separately, troops from 221 Battalion arrested two additional suspects during a patrol near a cantonment perimeter fence in Niger State. These suspects were allegedly deployed for reconnaissance, and one possessed a phone with an image of a beheaded individual dated May 2, 2026. Items recovered from them included an Android phone, a Tecno keypad phone, a motorcycle, and ₦86,100 in cash. All five suspects are currently in custody for further investigation as the military continues efforts to track other members of the network. Captain Yahaya emphasized the military's commitment to dismantling criminal support structures and maintaining peace in the region.
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