More than 20 individuals, including suspected gun runners and their logistics supporters, have been arrested in Ifelodun Local Government Area following a renewed security crackdown on criminal elements in the area, according to an intelligence report.
The crackdown, which involved the deployment of nearly 400 special security operatives, was at the instance of the state government and Office of the National Security Adviser.
It targeted Ifelodun, Ekiti, Edu, Patigi, and some other border areas where breaches have recently been observed.
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The report stated that the suspects gave useful information, and many of them were caught with ammunitions and supplies meant for the criminals around Babanla (Ifelodun).”
“Out of these suspects, 10 were moved to Abuja along with the ammunitions in their possession for more grilling. The operation has also led to the unconditional release of many captives in the area following mouthing pressure on the criminals.”
A government source said the operation also involved a strategic partnership with security forces in neighbouring Kogi and Niger States to prevent the criminals from escaping.
The latest security operation followed recent assurances by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq that every string is being pulled to smoke out the criminals from different forests where they may be hiding.
The government source urged members of the public to report any suspicious movement of unknown individuals to the security agencies.
