The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits linked to criminal activities, including the killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps officers in Bagudo Local Government Area. The arrests were made during intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks around the Soda Forest axis and neighbouring border communities.
Police spokesperson, SP Bashir Usman, said mobile police operatives intercepted three suspects along the Illo–Lolo road on Monday while they were travelling on a motorcycle from the Soda Forest area towards border settlements.
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The suspects were identified as Muhammadu Bande, Aliyu Abubakar, and Muhammadu Aliyu. Preliminary investigations revealed they were allegedly moving to deliver food supplies to armed groups operating in forest hideouts.
In a separate operation along the Bakin Ruwa–Ka’oje axis, four additional suspects were arrested as part of ongoing clearance operations. They were named as Haruna Abubakar, Abubakar Lawali, Anme Shehu, and Yahaya Shehu. Police said investigations are ongoing to determine their level of involvement in recent attacks, including the killing of the three FRSC officers in the area.
All seven suspects are in custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations. The Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Umar Hadejia, commended the operatives for the successful arrests and praised residents for providing useful intelligence that supported the operation.
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