Vigilante operatives in Kogi State have arrested two men accused of supplying food items to bandits terrorizing parts of Yagba East Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Abayo David and David Bori, both residents of Itedo-Ijowa, were apprehended around 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday during a routine patrol in the Itedo-Ijowa area of Isanlu.
Confirming the development in a post on his Facebook page, the spokesperson to the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday, described the arrest as a breakthrough in efforts to curb criminal activities in the region.
“This arrest marks significant progress in our efforts to track down individuals who support or provide intelligence to bandits,” Babarinde stated. “We remain committed to ensuring lasting peace in our communities and will take decisive action against anyone found collaborating with criminals.”
He added that security operatives have launched an investigation to determine whether the suspects have links to other accomplices or any major terrorist groups.