Security operatives have finally arrested one Bawa Nabiki, the herder indicted in a Daily Trust investigation published on Saturday.
He was reported to have killed a farmer in 2022.
Bawa Nabiki, popularly known as Gwaska, from Ikulu community in Zangon Kataf Local Government Area of Kaduna State was arrested on Saturday afternoon by men of Operation Safe Heaven; the multi security task force maintaining peace in Plateau, Southern Kaduna and parts of Bauchi State.
The arrest, it was learnt came a few hours after a Daily Trust investigation on Saturday indicted Bawa for shooting a farmer in 2022.
The Daily Trust investigation, had alleged that Bawa’s father, Nabiki Mohammed had confirmed that he sold 10 cows to settle the matter with security agents after which his son was released.
Residents of Ikulu community had described Bawa as a known criminal that has escaped justice for a long time.
The Media and Information Officer for the security team, Oya James confirmed the arrest of Bawa.
He also revealed that Bawa is currently held at Operation Safe Heaven Sector Seven headquarters in Kafanchan, Kaduna State while investigation is ongoing before he will be arraigned in court.
James also revealed that recent operations conducted by the task force had resulted in several arrests within southern Kaduna region including “gun-runners, kidnappers and armed robbers.”
