By Zarumi Mashood
The ongoing offensive against criminal elements across Kwara State has resulted in another mass arrest of several outlaws believed to be involved in recent security breaches in Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas of the State.
A reliable official source told theheraldnews.ng that more than 15 criminals, including notorious bandit named Tambaya, have been arrested in the new security clampdown in the area.
“Tambaya was the major mastermind of the recent attack on security forces and vigilante in Gada, Lafiagi.
“Tambaya and eight others were arrested in one encounter with the security forces, while several of his gang members were eliminated.
“During the operation, we rescued two victims of their criminality and recovered N11m, which is apparently proceeds of crime,” the official source said.
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.
It would be recalled that thehealdnews.ng had reported on Wednesday that more than 20 individuals, including suspected gun runners and their logistics supporters, were arrested in Ifelodun Local Government Area following the renewed security crackdown on criminal elements in the area.
The crackdown, which involves the deployment of nearly 400 special security operatives, is at the instance of the state government and Office of the National Security Adviser.
It targets Ifelodun, Ekiti, Edu, Patigi, and some other border areas where breaches have recently been observed.
The ongoing operation also involves a strategic partnership with security forces in neighbouring Kogi and Niger States to prevent the criminals from escaping.
