KEBBI POLICE ARREST SEVEN SUSPECTED BANDITS IN INTELLIGENCE-LED OPERATIONS
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits in connection with ongoing investigations into criminal activities in Bagudo Local Government Area, including the killing of three personnel of the Federal Road Safety Corps.
The arrests were confirmed in a statement issued on Monday, with police authorities disclosing that the operations were carried out on June 5 as part of intelligence-led raids targeting criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and surrounding border communities.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, the coordinated operations were aimed at dismantling banditry networks and disrupting logistics supply chains supporting criminal activities in the region.
He explained that Mobile Police operatives on patrol along the Illo–Lolo Road intercepted three suspects travelling on a motorcycle from the Soda Forest area toward border communities.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were allegedly on a mission to procure food supplies for criminal elements operating within forest hideouts,” Usman said.
The suspects were identified as Muhammadu Bande, Aliyu Abubakar, and Muhammadu Aliyu, while the motorcycle used in their movement was recovered.
In a separate operation along the Bakin Ruwa–Ka’oje axis, security operatives arrested four additional suspects identified as Haruna Abubakar, Abubakar Lawali, Anme Shehu, and Yahaya Shehu.
The police spokesperson said all seven suspects are currently in custody while investigations continue to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities within the area.
He added that the suspects are being investigated in connection with recent security breaches, including the attack that led to the killing of three FRSC personnel.
The command assured that the suspects would be charged to court upon completion of investigations.
Commenting on the development, the Commissioner of Police in Kebbi State, CP Umar M. Hadejia, described the arrests as a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry and violent crime in the state.
He commended the operatives for their professionalism and thanked members of the public for providing credible intelligence that aided the operations.
“The Command remains unwavering in its commitment to denying criminals freedom of action and restoring lasting peace and security across affected communities,” the Commissioner said.
He urged residents to continue supporting security agencies with timely information, assuring that all intelligence received would be treated with strict confidentiality.
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