Sani Suleiman, a 14-year-old bandit has been arrested by the operatives of the Zamfara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The teenager, said to be a rapist and one of the foot soldiers of bandit kingpin Bello Turji, was arrested in Kadage village, in Moriki Emirate, Zurmi Local Government Area.
After his arrest, he confessed that he participated in cattle rustling and kidnapping activities.
Addressing newsmen in Gusau, the State capital, the commandant, Mr A.A. Sparks said an investigation revealed that the teenager was trained by one Salihu Gang at Sububu forest on weapon handling.
“Salihu Gang is said to be a foot soldier of a notorious armed bandit known as Turji that has been terrorizing the entire northwest zone,” Sparks said.
According to him, the boy confessed that he had been raping women brought to their camps, pointing out that investigation was still on and that the boy would be arraigned in court as soon as the investigation was completed.
He assured that anyone caught in any form of criminal activity would be made to face the full wrath of the law.
