TOP NEWS TODAY: Wanted Bandit Nabbed at Abuja Hajj Camp, 4 Others Linked to Banditry Set for Saudi Pilgrimage
In a dramatic breakthrough, security operatives have arrested Yahaya Zango, a notorious bandit on the wanted list for kidnapping and banditry across northern Nigeria, at the Hajj Camp in Abuja....READ ORIGINAL & FULL CONTENT FROM SOURCE |
His identity was uncovered during close monitoring and verification
The suspect was apprehended on Sunday, May 18, 2025, while posing as a pilgrim preparing to travel for this year’s Hajj to Saudi Arabia.
According to a reliable security source, Zango was intercepted during routine screening of intending pilgrims as he attempted to board a bus headed for Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport. Enhanced surveillance, prompted by credible intelligence, led to the suspect’s identification and swift arrest without incident.
“His identity was uncovered during close monitoring and verification,” the source revealed. Zango is now in custody, undergoing interrogation as investigations continue to dismantle his criminal network.
In a startling revelation, impeccable sources disclosed that four other individuals with alleged ties to banditry are listed to travel for the 2025 Hajj through Abuja’s international airport.
Three were arrested upon their return, while one was controversially released under unclear circumstances
Among them are Madele, reportedly the father of notorious bandit kingpin Ado Aliero; Bello Bazamfare; a woman believed to be the mother of infamous bandit leader Gwaska Dankarami; and a sibling of Ado Aliero.
These claims have raised alarm, recalling a 2024 incident where 14 suspected bandits were allegedly sponsored for Hajj. Three were arrested upon their return, while one was controversially released under unclear circumstances.
Security agencies have ramped up screenings and intelligence operations to prevent criminals from exploiting the pilgrimage. With the 2025 Hajj underway, authorities are on high alert to ensure no recurrence of such incidents.
Further details will follow as investigations unfold.