Medical Doctor arrested for allegedly treating injured armed bandits
Medical Doctor arrested for allegedly treating injured armed bandits
A doctor named Lawan Ado was detained by security personnel in Katsina State on suspicion of treating infamous bandits, including Usman Modi Modi, the sought bandit kingpin.
Ado, a native of Safana Local Government Area, was captured when intelligence revealed that he was caring for wounded bandits who were active throughout the state.
Ado allegedly admitted to treating multiple injured criminals at their hiding places during questioning.
One of his first high-profile patients, according to the suspect, was Usman Modi Modi, who had been injured during a clash with the Yan Kyanbara vigilante group.
Ado revealed that Modi was initially treated at a hospital in Taskiya but was later brought to him for further medical care. For his services, Ado claimed he was paid N18,000.
It was gathered that Ado had traveled across multiple locations to provide medical care to various criminals, including another bandit identified as Karanboguwa.
Ado’s arrest represents a significant breakthrough in the ongoing battle against banditry in the state, as authorities ramp up efforts to dismantle the networks supporting these criminal activities.
