BAUCHI – Operatives from the Department of State Services (DSS) have arrested a high-profile bandit during a surprise raid in Bojinji Village on the outskirts of Bauchi, seizing millions of naira in cash and a significant cache of ammunition.
Intelligence sources confirmed to NewsFocus that the suspect had relocated to Bauchi from Zamfara State, presenting himself as a victim fleeing conflict—a pattern authorities say is increasingly exploited by criminal elements to conceal their activities in the state.
The operation, conducted without prior warning, led to the apprehension of the individual, who had integrated into the local community with his family. According to security sources, the DSS had been monitoring the suspect’s financial transactions and movements before carrying out the raid.
Investigations revealed that the suspect maintained a conspicuously lavish lifestyle, frequently spending his days drinking at Unguwar Yelwan Angas and purchasing alcohol for others, which raised no initial suspicion among residents.
Security officials are urging increased public vigilance, emphasizing the importance of reporting individuals whose lifestyles appear inconsistent with their known sources of income. Such cooperation, they note, is essential in disrupting criminal networks and preventing further infiltration.
Authorities have confirmed that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full scope of the suspect’s operations and identify any potential accomplices within Bauchi State.
