Police in Katsina State have arrested a suspected notorious armed robber, Muhammad Bello, 25, also known as ‘Kiri Gorare Namushoda.’

In a statement made available to newsmen in Katsinaon Thursday, the command’s Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Deputy Superintendentof Police Gambo Isa saidthat Bello had led an armed robbery syndicate that terrorised people on Dustinma – Danmusa Road in Danmusa Local Government Area of the state.

He said the suspected robber was arrested following a tip-off three days ago.

He alleged that Bello had led an armed robbery operation five days ago where the group shot dead one motorist and injured several passengers on Dustinma–Danmusa road.

The police spokesman further said that the suspect told the Police that his accomplices were Haroun Anchau, Mushoda Bakin-ranji, Gabudeji Namushoda, Dikko Garhin-Dustinma and Ali Iraqi, all at large.

He said that Police were making efforts to arrest the suspects and recover their weapons.

He, therefore, urged the public to assist the Police with information on the whereabouts of the hoodlums and other criminals operating in the state. (NAN)