Abuja — POLICE have arrested three suspects linked to the deadly clash between bandits and hunters in northwestern Nigeria last week. They have been named as Halilu Garba (aged 45), Zubairu Marafa (45) and Nafi'u Badamasi (40).
Jimoh Moshood, Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, said the suspects in custody were assisting the law enforcers in the investigation into the skirmishes that left at least 18 people dead. It is feared the death toll might be higher.
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