By Admin
The Kebbi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected terrorists, who reportedly have been terrorising some parts of the State in recent times.
The suspects, includeHaruna Abubakar, Abubakar Lawali, Anme Shehu and Yahaya Shehu, Muhammadu Bande, Aliyu Abubakar and Muhammadu Aliyu, who were arrested along with their motorcycle.
SP Bashir Usman. The Command’s Police Public Relations Officer, made the disclosure in a statement signed and made available to newsmen in Kebbi.
Usman said that the four suspects were arrested at Bakin Ruwa–Ka’oje axis, while three were arrested during an ongoing intelligence-led operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest axis and adjoining border communities in Bagudo Local Government Area.
He said that the arrests were made on June 5, 2026, when poperatives intensified efforts to disrupt the activities and logistics of criminal elements involved in terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the area.
“Acting on credible intelligence, Mobile Police operatives along the Illo–Lolo Road intercepted three suspects travelling on a Haojue motorcycle from the Soda Forest area towards border communities.
“Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspects were allegedly en route to procure food supplies intended for criminal elements operating within forest hideouts, ” he said.
According to him, security operatives in the state would sustain the pressure on criminal elements operating within the area.
The image maker said that the suspects were currently in police custody as investigations continue to establish the full extent of their criminal activities and possible links to recent security incidents in the area, including the attack that claimed the lives of three FRSC personnel.
He further said that the seven suspects would be prosecuted upon conclusion of the investigation.
Usman quoted the Kebbi Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, to have described the arrests as a significant operational breakthrough in the ongoing campaign against terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes in the State.
Hadeija commended the operatives for their professionalism, resilience and commitment to duty, and appreciated members of the public for providing credible information that contributed to the success of the operations.
The Commissioner reassured residents of the Command’s unwavering commitment to sustaining intelligence-driven operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks, denying criminals freedom of movement, and restoring lasting peace and security across affected communities.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting security agencies with timely and useful information, assuring that all information received would be treated with utmost confidentiality. (ephemeralnews.com.ng)
