Writing By Ali Muhammad Rabiu, Editing By Godwin Duru
At least fifteen suspected criminals have been arrested following the ongoing offensive against criminal elements who were involved in recent security breaches in Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas of Kwara state.
Confirming the development ,the Chief Press Secretary to Governor AbdulRazaq Abdulrahma, Rafiu Ajakaye said the suspects arrested included an outlaw named Tambaya, during the new security clampdown in the area.
According to him “Tambaya was the major mastermind of the recent attack on security forces and vigilante in Gada, Lafiagi.
He explained that Tambaya and eight others were arrested in one encounter with the security forces, while several of his gang members were eliminated.
Ajakaye noted that during the operation, “two victims were rescued from the suspects and recovered N11m, which is apparently proceeds of crime.”
He maintained that the crackdowns on the criminals were at the instance of the state government in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser, state security commanders, and local vigilante.
Writeup/ALI MUHAMMAD RABIU
