The Kwara State Police Command has arrested a suspected bandit, Mallami Abubakar, as part of ongoing efforts to combat criminal activities in the state.
Abubakar, 29, from Isanlu Dankuturu in Kogi State was arrested on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at about 0800 hours by a joint patrol team comprising police operatives, the National Forest Guards, and members of the Kaiama Vigilante Group (KVG), while on routine patrol in Nanu in Kaiama local government of Kwara State.
Confirming the arrest of Abubakar, the spokesperson of the Kwara StatePolice Command, Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi said: “Preliminary investigation and interrogation revealed that the suspect had allegedly been contacted on March 30, 2026, by a friend identified as “Babi” (surname unknown) from Babana village in Borgu local government area of Niger State.
“The individual reportedly invited him to travel to Farinsuni via Baruten local government area with the intention of joining a group believed to be affiliated with ISWAP/Lakurawa before his arrest.”
She added that the suspect is currently in police custody while a full investigation to ascertain the extent of his involvement and to apprehend other individuals connected to the case was ongoing.
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