Video: Police Officers Hail Suspected Bandits Carrying Guns As They Pass Freely Through Checkpoint
A video showing armed individuals who are allegedly bandits passing through a police checkpoint freely.
In the video, OSUN DEFENDER observed some police officers were seen directing and hailing a large number of men who were on motorcycles and carrying guns as they passed through the checkpoint.
Unconfirmed reports said the incident happened recently in Sokoto State.
A man who recorded the video said in Hausa language, “Bandits with their weapons are moving freely.”
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However, another man in the vehicle quickly asked him to keep quiet.
“Please keep quiet, why are you talking?” he said.
The video has generated reactions online, with Netizens decrying the level of audacity of the gunmen.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
