The visit is to inspect residential and transportation facilities to ensure the smooth conduct of the 2026 Hajj exercise.
The police spokesperson said operatives arrested one Ruwa Ginyo of Gidan-Madi and two accomplices believed to be key brokers and financiers of a notorious bandits’ group.
The police spokesperson said the suspects would be charged in court after investigation.
The police spokesperson said the suspects had been transferred to SCID Minna for further investigation and prosecution.
Mr Nuruddeen stated that the suspects and exhibits had been handed over to the NDLEA.
Mr Suleman also said that five shortlisted inmates out of the 13 were already undergoing direct interviews.
Mr John said one black operational motorcycle, one locally made pistol, and one long dagger knife were recovered from the suspects.
Mr Abiodun said, “The police received a report on June 25, at about 9am that suspected bandits attacked Watari village via Rijau and its environs.’’
The police spokesperson stated the administrator is currently undergoing medical treatment due to the injuries sustained during the violent attack.
