Arrested Medical Doctor Confessed to Treating Wanted Bandits in Video
- Security forces in Nigeria have arrested Lawan Ado, a doctor in Katsina State, for allegedly treating the notorious bandit leader, Usman Modi Modi, and other high-profile criminals
- Ado, who confessed to providing medical care to injured bandits in their hideouts, was caught on video admitting to his actions
- This arrest depicts the ongoing efforts to combat banditry and criminal activities in Katsina State
Katsina State - In Katsina, security forces apprehended Lawan Ado, a medical practitioner from Safana Local Government Area (LGA), for allegedly treating wounded bandits.
Among the injured was the notorious Usman Modi Modi, who had a ₦50 million bounty on his head.
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Ado confessed to treating several injured bandits in a video circulated on social media and obtained by Zagazola Makama.
According to his confession, he was picked up by the bandits and taken to their hideouts whenever they needed medical attention.
Bandit leader treated after gunshot wounds
Ado revealed that the first bandit he treated was Usman Modi Modi.
The gang leader had sustained gunshot wounds in a clash with the Yan Kyanbara vigilante group. Initially, Modi was taken to a hospital in Taskiya for treatment, but after two days, Ado was brought in for further medical care. Ado stated that he received ₦18,000 for his services.
Other high-profile bandits also treated
The doctor admitted to treating other high-profile bandits, including Mai Kudi, who was shot in Kurfi and paid ₦8,000, Audu, an aide to Usman Modi Modi, who also paid ₦8,000, and Dogo Mardi, who sustained gunshot wounds during a robbery operation and paid ₦11,000.
Additionally, Ado disclosed that he had traveled to other locations to treat bandits, including one identified as Karanboguwa and several others.
See the video of medical doctor’s confession:
Banditry in Nigeria
Banditry in Nigeria has become a significant security challenge, particularly in the North-West region.
It involves organized crime such as kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, cattle-rustling, and exploitation of environmental resources.
The rise in banditry is attributed to factors like poverty, unemployment, weak security apparatus, and the proliferation of small arms.
Bandits kill vigilante, kidnap 6 girls
Legit.ng earlier reported that armed bandits have killed a vigilante identified as Aliyu Aminu and kidnapped six teenagers in Pandogari Community, Rafi local government area of Niger state.
The terrorists carried out the atrocity at midnight on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. It was gathered that the kidnapped girls were between the ages of 15 and 17.
According to Daily Trust, sources said the bandits moved the kidnapped girls to Kwangel Forest.
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