- Security sources familiar with the development said he supplies motorcycles and other essential items to criminal elements operating along the Tangaza–Niger Republic border axis
In Sokoto State, one Sirajo Ahmad Dan Liman, an Islamic cleric, has been apprehended by security operatives over alleged collaboration with armed bandits.
Liman is the Deputy Chief Imam of the Central Jumu’ah Mosque in Kangiye, Atakwanyo Ward, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of the State.
Security sources familiar with the development said he supplies motorcycles and other essential items to criminal elements operating along the Tangaza–Niger Republic border axis.
Operatives reportedly discovered N47 million in his bank account, suspected to be proceeds from the transactions.
Further findings revealed that Sirajo also serves as the ward chairman of a political party in Atakwanyo and the secretary of the forum of political party chairmen in Gwadabawa LGA.
The suspect, who often deputised for his father, the Chief Imam, during Ramadan and Friday prayers, is said to have been under clandestine investigation before his arrest.
Authorities said the operation was part of efforts to destroy the financial and logistical networks that feed banditry in Sokoto and neighbouring states