Four suspected bandits have been apprehended in a well-coordinated operation by a local vigilante group in Lade district, Patigi Local Government Area, in Kwara State.
The development was disclosed by security expert Zagazola Makama on his X handle on Saturday
“The suspects were found with firearms concealed inside sacks in a neighboring village to Lade,” Makama said.
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The arrests came on the heels of an earlier incident in which three other bandits were neutralized in Lade while attempting to purchase fuel which led to the capture of four more suspects.
The successful operation highlights the increasing role of local vigilante groups in supporting security efforts in the area, particularly in rural communities that are often targeted by criminal elements.
Authorities have commended the vigilance of the community members and urged residents to continue reporting suspicious activities to enhance safety in the region.
