Vigilante officers in Kogi State have arrested two men allegedly supplying food items to bandits operating in the Itedo-Ijowa area of Isanlu, in Yagba East Local Government Area of the state.
The suspects, identified as Abayo David and David Bori, both residents of Itedo-Ijowa, were reportedly apprehended around 4:00 a.m. on Wednesday during a routine patrol by local vigilantes.
Confirming the development, the spokesperson to the Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area, Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday, described the arrest as a major breakthrough in the ongoing fight against insecurity in the region.
“This arrest marks significant progress in our efforts to track down individuals who support or provide intelligence to bandits,” Babarinde wrote in a post on his Facebook page.
“We remain committed to ensuring lasting peace in our communities and will take decisive action against anyone found collaborating with criminals.”
Babarinde further disclosed that security operatives have launched an investigation to uncover possible links between the suspects and other criminal networks or terrorist groups operating within and outside the state.
The two suspects are currently being interrogated to determine the extent of their involvement in aiding the bandits and whether they acted as part of a larger supply network.
Residents of the area have commended the vigilante group’s swift action, describing it as a reassuring sign that local security measures are yielding results.
Security sources said the arrest would help curb collaboration between locals and criminal elements, which has been a growing concern in parts of Yagba East.
The state government has repeatedly called on communities to report suspicious movements and cooperate with local security teams in the fight against banditry and other violent crimes across Kogi State.
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