Operatives of the Department of State Services, DSS, have reportedly arrested an alleged notorious bandit and kidnapper in Sokoto during the screening of intending Muslim pilgrims.

The suspect, identified as Sani Galadi, was arrested on Monday at Sultan Abubakar International Airport, Sokoto, after he was trailed by the operatives.

UGAMATV reports that the arrest comes about 24 hours after security forces arrested a suspected bandit and kidnapper at the hajj camp in Abuja.

The suspect, simply identified as Yahaya Zango, is reportedly linked to multiple kidnapping incidents in Abuja and Kogi.

Zango was said to be arrested by security operatives, including the DSS, on Sunday during the screening of intending pilgrims.

Recall that on May 12, NAHCON completed the airlift of intending pilgrims in four states to Saudi Arabia, while 64,188 Nigerians are expected to take part in this year’s pilgrimage.

UGAMATV reports that there has been an uptick in violent attacks in the northern part of the country, with military bases not spared.

The Chief of Defence Staff, Christopher Musa, on Friday said the military has procured new equipment to strengthen efforts against insecurity, including the resurgence of insurgent attacks.