Security forces have arrested a medical practitioner, Lawan Ado, from Safana Local Government Area of Katsina State for allegedly providing medical treatment to wounded bandits, including the infamous Usman Modi Modi, who has a N50 million bounty on his head.
The arrest of Dr. Ado was disclosed by security expert, Zagazola Makama
Makama said the suspect confessed to treating several injured bandits.
He revealed that the criminals would transport him to their hideouts whenever they required medical attention.
Ado further admitted that his first encounter with the bandits was when he treated Usman Modi Modi, who had sustained gunshot wounds during a clash with the Yan Kyanbara vigilante group.
“He was first taken to a hospital in Taskiya for treatment, but two days later, they brought me to treat him further. I was paid N18,000 for my service,” the suspect said.
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He also admitted to treating other high-profile bandits, including; Mai Kudi, who was shot in Kurfi and paid him N8,000.
He treated Audu, an aide to Usman Modi Modi, who also paid N8,000.
Dogo Mardi, who sustained gunshot wounds during a robbery operation paid him N11,000.
The suspect further revealed that he had travelled to other locations to treat bandits, including one identified as Karanboguwa and several others.
