The Joint Security Task Force (JTF) in Yagba West Local Government, Kogi State, has arrested one Owoloja Femi, suspected to be a logistics supplier to bandits operating in the area.
The suspect, an indigene of Ejiba, is the current Chairman of the Okada Riders Association, Ejiba Branch.
Owoloja was arrested during a routine patrol at about 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in Odo-Eri, along Saminaka Road.
He was arrested while allegedly conveying illicit substances to bandits
Owoloja Femi, and his accomplice who is now at large had already loaded the two cartons of drugs onto their motorcycle and fled the scene upon sighting the security team.
Owoloja was, however, captured as he attempted to escape.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, has confessed to sourcing the drugs from a chemist shop in Egbe for onward delivery to bandits hiding in the forest.
Apart from the two cartons of hard drugs and motorcycle, ₦600,000, cash suspected to be proceeds or operational funds for the illegal transaction was recovered from the suspect.
The suspect is currently in custody as further investigations continue to uncover links, sponsors, and other collaborators in the supply chain aiding banditry and criminal activities in Yagba West.
The Executive Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area and Chairman of Kogi State ALGON, Hon. Tosin Olokun, commended the operatives for their swift response and renewed efforts in dismantling criminal logistics networks across the zone.
His Chief Press Secretary, Adeyemi Babarinde Sunday,in a statement quoted the Chairman as reaffirming the Council’s commitment to safety and peace of all communities.
He also warned individuals against aiding, harboring, or transacting with criminal groups.
Olokun assured that all suspects found culpable will be handed over to relevant security agencies for prosecution in accordance with the law. (vitalnewsngr.com)
