Saturday, March, 7 2026 - The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara State Command has arrested two suspected bandits and recovered a firearm.
The spokesperson of the command, ASC 1 Ayoola Michael Shola,
who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, March 6, 2026 said the suspects,
Abubakar Jubril and Mohammed Abubakar, were sighted in a volatile area of
Patigi LGA.
“The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil
Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested two suspected bandits during an
intelligence-driven operation in Saminaka Community, Patigi LGA of Kwara
State,” the statement read.
"The suspects, Abubakar Jubril ‘m’ 28yrs and Mohammed
Abubakar ‘m’ 26yrs, were apprehended on Tuesday, 3rd March 2026, following
sustained surveillance by operatives of the command.
"They were among three suspicious individuals sighted
in a volatile area; while two were arrested, one suspect escaped and is
currently at large.
“All efforts are being made to ensure the prompt
apprehension of the remaining suspect.”
Items recovered from the suspects include Pistol (Serial No.
7886, Made in USA), a mobile phone, drugs (Tramadol) and cigarettes.
While parading the suspects on Friday, the Kwara State
Commandant, Commandant Bala Bawa Bodinga, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment
to sustaining ongoing operations aimed at tackling criminal activities and
safeguarding lives and property across the state.
He further warned individuals involved in criminal
activities to desist or face the full weight of the law, stressing that the
Command will leave no stone unturned to apprehend offenders and ensure the
security of residents throughout the state.
Commandant Bodinga also urged members of the public to
remain vigilant and continue to provide credible information that will aid
security agencies in combating crime and maintaining peace across the state.
“The suspects will be charged to court upon completion of
investigation or will be transferred to the appropriate security agency for
further investigation.”
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