Two suspected bandits in Kwara police net

The Kwara State Police Command has arrested two suspected bandits and an alleged facilitator, dismantling a criminal network operating in the Baruten Local Government Area. The operation, conducted by the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit in collaboration with Okuta Divisional Police Headquarters, also resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles and ammunition.

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Preliminary investigation linked the suspects to a criminal network allegedly involved in kidnapping, armed attacks, and other violent crimes within the Baruten axis and adjoining communities.

Bello Mohammed, 28, and Abubakar Mohammed, 25, were apprehended at a suspected criminal hideout in Okuta. During the search, police found two AK-47 rifles, 65 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, two cutlasses, two tubes believed to be used for restraining victims, firearm servicing materials, criminal charms, a dagger, a mobile phone, and a power bank.

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During interrogation, Abubakar Mohammed confessed to his involvement in the group’s activities and disclosed that he had previously sustained injuries during an encounter with security operatives, resulting in the loss of three fingers.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects are connected to a criminal network involved in kidnapping, armed attacks, and other violent crimes within Baruten and neighboring communities. Abubakar Mohammed confessed to his involvement, revealing that he had previously been injured during an encounter with security operatives, leading to the loss of three fingers.

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Investigation revealed that the suspect allegedly provided accommodation and an enabling environment for members of the criminal network, including its leaders, as well as other gang members who are currently at large.

Further intelligence led to the arrest of Umoru Saliu, 58, who allegedly provided accommodation and a conducive environment for members of the criminal network, including its leaders. The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, praised the operation as a significant breakthrough in the command's fight against violent crime. Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang, and all arrested suspects will face charges in court.

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The Commissioner of Police, Ojo Adekimi, described the operation as a breakthrough in the command’s ongoing efforts against violent crime, adding that it reflects the operational directives of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu.