Son of of a leading traditional ruler in Egbe, Yagba West Local Government, Kogi Stare and one other person have been arrested for being informants and logistics suppliers to bandits causing havoc in the area.
According to an update on
YAGBA WEST SECURITY obtained by Vital News on Thursday, Jeremiah Dada son of Oba Rotimi Dada of Ilemla, Egbe, was arrested and being accused of being the supplier of Indian hemp to bandits operating in the area.
His accomplice, Olumide Babawale is said to be the supplier of hard drugs to the bandits.
Both of them were
apprehended by operatives of Yagba West Joint Security Squad.
“To the people of Kogi West, the end of the road for those notorious element is close by,” according to the update.
The state governor , Usman Ahmed Ododo had during his recent visit to troops in the area said that bandits and their collaborators will be given the same treatment when caught.
Yagba West Local Government recently came under intense attacks by bandits who have killed six policemen and many residents .
The bandits have also kidnapped so many residents for ransom.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
