By Ogungbayi Adeyemi S. | adeyemi@ddnewsonline.com
Editor, DDNews |
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected bandits during intensified intelligence-led operations targeting criminal networks in the Soda Forest axis and adjoining border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, confirmed the arrests in a statement on Tuesday.
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According to him, the arrests, effected on June 5, 2026, followed credible intelligence and sustained operations aimed at dismantling banditry networks and disrupting their logistics and support structures.
In the first operation along the Illo Lolo Road, Mobile Police operatives intercepted three suspects Muhammadu Bande, Aliyu Abubakar, and Muhammadu Aliyu riding a Haojue motorcycle from the Soda Forest area. Preliminary investigations revealed they were allegedly on a mission to procure food supplies for criminal elements hiding in the forest.
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In a separate operation along the Bakin Ruwa–Ka’oje axis, four additional suspects Haruna Abubakar, Abubakar Lawali, Anme Shehu, and Yahaya Shehu were arrested.
The suspects are currently in police custody. Investigations are ongoing to determine their full involvement in criminal activities, particularly the recent attack that resulted in the killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel.
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The Commissioner of Police, Kebbi State Command, CP Umar M. Hadejia, described the arrests as a major operational success. He commended the operatives for their professionalism and resilience, while appreciating members of the public for providing timely and credible intelligence.
CP Hadejia reassured residents of the command’s commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations to restore lasting peace and security in the state.
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The police urged the public to remain vigilant and continue to share useful information, assuring that all tips would be treated with strict confidentiality.
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