According to the agencies, the move forms part of ongoing regional efforts to dismantle cross-border criminal networks that fuel insecurity in West Africa.
African countries of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso are set to reveal the names of senior Nigerian politicians alleged to be supporting bandit groups operating in Nigeria’s North-West.
This is according to Intelligence agencies from the countries.
According to security analyst, Zagazola Makama, officials of the security agencies disclosed that they are already in possession of the names of some politicians suspected of providing assistance to the criminal gangs.
They added that some individuals involved in supplying arms to the bandits had been arrested and investigations were underway.
According to the agencies, the move forms part of ongoing regional efforts to dismantle cross-border criminal networks that fuel insecurity in West Africa.
The development comes against the backdrop of growing collaboration between Sahelian states on security, especially in tackling armed groups and illicit arms trafficking across borders.
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