Originally posted by Wikinews. Wikinews content appears under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 license except where specified. As these articles are static snapshots of news items that may be later updated, they may not represent the latest or final revision of that article, and posted information may be only preliminary. Bandit ringleader arrested in Nigeria ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- March 19, 2022 Original URL: https://en.wikinews.org/wiki/Bandit_ringleader_arrested_in_Nigeria Yesterday, police in Nigeria arrested Ahmed Yunusa, known as "Yellow Ashana", an alleged highwayman in Kaduna State. Other associates of Yunusa were also arrested, including Nvou Michael, who is said to be a gunrunner for the gang. The arrests were made by the FIB-STS divisions of the Nigeria Police Force. The gang is alleged to have terrorized communities along a highway between Abuja and Kaduna. The gang has also been linked to bank robberies in Ondo State. Police say Yunusa has confessed to his role in kidnappings and killings. Michael was arrested at a separate location. She was found in possession of 15 rifles and 400 rounds of ammunition. == Sources == * https://saharareporters.com/2022/03/18/police-arrest-bandit-kingpin-yellow-ashana-female-gunrunner-kaduna-bandits * https://dailypost.ng/2022/03/17/police-arrest-bandit-leader-yellow-ashana-bank-robbers-female-gunrunner/