Police Crack Down on Bandit Network in Kwara, Arrest Suspected Kidnappers and Arms Couriers

The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in the fight against banditry and kidnapping in Kwara State following the arrest of two suspects linked to an alleged criminal supply network.

According to police sources, the suspects were apprehended during a targeted operation aimed at disrupting the movement of weapons and logistics to criminal gangs operating within and around the state. The operation led to the uncovering of a suspected supply route used by bandits to receive arms and other materials.

Investigations revealed that the arrested individuals are believed to be involved in both kidnapping activities and the transportation of illegal arms to criminal groups. Items suspected to be weapons and logistics materials were recovered during the operation, although full details are expected to be disclosed as investigations continue.

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The police said the arrests followed weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance, stressing that the operation was part of broader efforts to dismantle criminal networks fueling insecurity in the North-Central region.

Security officials noted that cutting off supply routes remains a key strategy in weakening bandit groups and reducing their operational capacity. They added that more arrests may follow as the investigation expands to identify other members of the network.

Residents of the affected areas have welcomed the development, expressing hope that the crackdown will lead to improved security and reduced criminal activity in the state.

The police reassured the public of their commitment to sustaining aggressive operations against kidnapping, banditry, and arms trafficking, urging citizens to continue providing credible information to security agencies.