The Department of State Service officers have arrested a medical doctor who allegedly supplies drugs to kidnapping gangs operating in parts of Kwara State.
Spokesperson to the Governor of Kwara State, Rafiu Ajakaye, disclosed this. He said the arrest was another important breakthrough in ongoing efforts against banditry.
“This is a major stride by the DSS. It reinforces the fact that security agencies are closing in on these criminals and blocking the support systems that enable their operations,” he said.
Ajakaye said the state government will keep collaborating with security agencies to shut down all channels aiding kidnapping activities.
The suspect, whose name could not be obtained as the time of filing this report, was arrested in the Jebba area after intelligence reports revealed that some couriers had been moving medical supplies from Sokoto to treat injured bandits taking refuge in forests across the state.
Security forces in recent operations have wounded many criminal groups.
“So, we are advising improved security measures in health facilities in thickly forested areas which the kidnappers may target,” a security official said.
