Notorious bandit ‘Sule Yellow’ nabbed by Nigerian Army

The Nigerian Army has apprehended a notorious bandit leader known as “Sule Yellow,” whose brazen TikTok livestreams boasting of kidnappings and ransom payments had sparked a national outcry

The Nigerian Army has successfully apprehended Sale Ibrahim, a notorious bandit leader popularly known as “Sule Yellow,” ending a digital reign of terror that captivated and horrified social media users. Sule Yellow, who operated the TikTok account @Suleyellow6, became a symbol of lawlessness after a viral livestream on March 4, 2026, where he and a fellow bandit named Auta openly boasted about ongoing kidnapping operations and flaunted stacks of ransom money. Following intensified tracking by security forces, the suspect was cornered and arrested, bringing a swift conclusion to his public displays of criminal bravado.

In a dramatic interrogation video obtained by SaharaReporters, the once-cocky influencer was seen in handcuffs, surrounded by stern-faced soldiers. When grilled about the location of his gang’s arsenal, Sule Yellow quickly abandoned his online persona, revealing the whereabouts of his rifles and implicating his associates. Responding to questions about his weapons, the suspect confessed, “It is in Rijano and with Dogo, one is in our house right now. I know where you can meet Dogo, he’s at home.” The footage also captured the moment a soldier confirmed his identity as the same individual who had been terrorizing the public with brazen displays of weaponry on TikTok.

The arrest has been hailed as a significant victory for the military’s intelligence-led operations, particularly in tackling the “celebrity banditry” trend that has emerged on social media platforms. Security personnel noted that Sule Yellow’s digital footprint provided crucial leads that eventually facilitated his capture. While the hunt for his accomplice “Dogo” continues, Ibrahim remains in military custody for further interrogation. The Nigerian Army has used this high-profile arrest to warn other criminals that “flaunting crimes online is a fast track to a jail cell,” as they vow to continue purging bandit hideouts across the northwest.

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