Dr. Ahmed Audi, Commandant General, Nigeria Security & civil Defence Corps

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sokoto State Command, Monday, said it had arrested no fewer than 11 suspects over banditry and cattle rustling in the state.

Mr Muhammad Dada, the NSCDC Commandant, Sokoto command, gave the figures while addressing newsmen in Sokoto.

Dada said that the suspects were apprehended in conjunction with the vigilante group of Wurno Local Government Area of Sokoto.

“This development led us to the arrest of seven suspected cattle rustlers identified to belong to a team of bandits terrorising Tureta, Dange/Shuni and Rabah axis of the state.

“Among the suspects is Alti Shehu, 25, who was arrested some years back by the command, prosecuted in court and sentenced to a term in prison.

“Others are: Buba Bello, Abdullahi Hassan, Sani Duna, Abu Gidado, Shehu Modibo, Ibrahim Modi, Muhammadu Aminu, Buba Garba, Umar Sanda and Nura Bello

“Forty-four rustled cows were recovered from the suspects and are presently secured in the custody of Wurno council,” he said. (NAN)