The Sokoto state police command has neutralised suspected notorious bandit and kidnap kingpin, Bello Hantsi, a.k.a Mai Dubu-Dubu of Tungar Rana Village, Sokoto state.

Bello Mai Dubu- Dubu met his Waterloo following a coordinated onslaught by the operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit in conjunction with DPO Kware Division who mobilized in search of the suspect.

A statement released on Sunday, February 18, by the command spokesperson, ASP Ahmad Rufa’i, and provided to reporters, indicated that the investigation unveiled the suspect as the mastermind and provider of arms and ammunition to five previously apprehended kidnapping suspects by the command.

He said the operation also resulted in the seizure of arms and ammunition, including three AK47 rifles and 90 rounds of live ammunition, while the suspects were en route to Tambuwal for a kidnapping mission.

The release said: “The anti-kidnap mobilised a coordinated a search of the suspect and on sighting the team and sensing danger at a nearby bush, head Dubu-Dubu fired a shot to escape arrest and a quick response from the team neutralized him while others flew with bullets wounds.”

However, Rufa’i explained that while scanning the scene, the body of one (1) suspected bandit, as well as one (1) Ak47 rifle with twenty-one (21) rounds of live ammunition, were recovered from the scene.

Meanwhile, the state Commissioner of Police, Aliyu Hayatu Kaigama commended the resilience and bravery of the officers and men of the command for the coordination, professionalism, and tact to achieve the feat.

Kaigama appealed to the public in the state to not hesitate to avail the command and other security agencies in the state with timely information on suspected criminal activity.

He said: “This will enable the command and other security agencies to take swift and decisive action against any recalcitrant criminal in the state.” (The Nation)

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