Troops Arrest Suspected Terrorist Informant Linked To Bandit Leader In Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have arrested a suspected terrorist informant believed to be connected to a notorious bandit leader during a security operation in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.

Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect was arrested at about 11:59 p.m. on June 1 during a joint operation involving troops of the 12 Brigade and local vigilantes.

According to the sources, the troops were pursuing suspected terrorists along a known route within the Adankolo Forest when they intercepted the suspect in the Odo Ape Forest area.

A security source said, “Troops were pursuing fleeing terrorists along a known terrorist route within the Adankolo Forest when they intercepted a suspect in the Odo Ape Forest area.”

Preliminary investigations reportedly identified the suspect as a close informant to a notorious terrorist leader known as Kachallah Baccujo.

Security sources also disclosed that two mobile phones were recovered from the suspect during the operation.

“The arrested individual was subsequently handed over to the Department of State Services for further investigation and necessary action,” the source added.

The suspect is currently in the custody of the Department of State Services (DSS), where further investigations are ongoing.

The arrest is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating in Kogi State and neighbouring areas.