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Bandit Leader Behind Sokoto Ruler’s Murder And Kidnapping Apprehended By Troops
Bandit Leader Behind Sokoto Ruler’s Murder And Kidnapping Apprehended By TroopsThe Nigerian Army has apprehended a notorious bandit leader and arms dealer, Baka Wurgi, also known as Baka NaGarba, who is believed to be behind the murder of the Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammad Bawa, in Sokoto State. Wurgi was arrested on December 14 by troops from the 1 Brigade during an operation in Shinkafi town, Zamfara State.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The arrest came after intelligence reports led soldiers to a location where Wurgi was reportedly receiving medical treatment for injuries sustained in a clash with a rival bandit group. According to sources, Wurgi had multiple cuts and gunshot wounds when he was transported to a nearby hospital for care.
While two of his accomplices managed to escape during the operation, another individual involved in transporting Wurgi on a tricycle was captured.
The late Emir of Gobir, Alhaji Isa Mohammad Bawa, was kidnapped on July 9, 2024, in Sabon Birnin Local Government Area, Sokoto State, and tragically murdered on August 22 after failed ransom negotiations. Wurgi, a well-known arms smuggler with international connections, is believed to have played a key role in both the abduction and killing of the Emir.
Wurgi’s arrest has also shed light on his familial connections to other high-profile bandits in the region. He is said to be related to Bello Turji, another infamous bandit leader, through his grandfather. Wurgi’s son, Sani Duna, is reportedly a getaway biker for Turji, further linking Wurgi to the broader banditry network.
This arrest marks a significant development in the Nigerian military’s ongoing efforts to combat banditry and terrorism in the Northwest. Authorities are continuing their search for Wurgi’s accomplices, who remain at large.
The arrest has been met with praise from residents in Sokoto, Kebbi, and Zamfara states, who hope it will help reduce the rampant banditry and violence affecting the region. Wurgi is currently being held at an undisclosed location as security forces intensify their operations.
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