The ongoing offensive against criminal elements in Kwara State, North Central Nigeria, has led to the mass arrest of more than 15 outlaws involved in recent security breaches in Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas.
A government official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the arrested suspects include a notorious criminal identified as Tambaya.
“Tambaya was the major mastermind of the recent attack on security forces and vigilante in Gada, Lafiagi. Tambaya and eight others were arrested in one encounter with the security forces, while several of his gang members were eliminated,” the official said.
“During the operation, we rescued two victims of their criminality and recovered N11 million, which is apparently proceeds of crime.”
The crackdowns were initiated by the state government in collaboration with the Office of the National Security Adviser, security commanders in the state, and local vigilante groups.
PIAK