spot_img
spot_imgspot_img
October 8, 2025 - 1:08 AM

Deputy Chief Imam Arrested in Sokoto for Alleged Links to Bandits

Security operatives have arrested Sirajo Ahmad Dan Liman, the Deputy Chief Imam of the Central Jumu’ah Mosque in Kangiye, Atakwanyo Ward, Gwadabawa Local Government Area of Sokoto State, over allegations of collaborating with armed bandits.

According to a report obtained by The News Chronicle, intelligence reports linked Sirajo to the supply of motorcycles and other essential goods to bandits operating along the Tangaza Niger Republic border.

Investigators also allegedly found N47 million in his bank account, suspected to be proceeds from these dealings.

Further checks revealed that Sirajo is also the ward chairman of a political party in Atakwanyo and serves as the secretary of the forum of political party chairmen in Gwadabawa LGA.

Community members said he frequently delivered sermons in Kangiye during Ramadan and often deputised for his father, the Chief Imam, leading Friday prayers in his absence.

Authorities described the arrest as part of ongoing efforts to dismantle the financial and logistical networks supporting banditry in Sokoto and neighbouring states.

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Oldest
Newest Most Voted
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments

Share post:

Subscribe

Latest News

More like this
Related

BREAKING: INEC Chair Mahmood Yakubu Bows Out, Hands Over to Agbamuche

The National Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission...

Youth Empowerment: ECOWAS Begins Taenprowiz Fish Production Training in Anambra

The second batch of the ECOWAS-sponsored youths training on...

NSCDC Intercepts Trailer Loaded with Stolen NNPCL Pipes in Adamawa

The Adamawa State Command of the Nigeria Security and...

Taraba: APC Chieftain Denies Knowledge of Gov. Kefas Decamping to APC

A Chieftain of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in...
Join us on
For more updates, columns, opinions, etc.
WhatsApp
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x