The Kogi State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army, local hunters and vigilante groups, has arrested eight suspects during coordinated bush-combing operations across parts of the state.
The operation, which was intelligence-led, involved the combing of forested and remote areas suspected to be used by criminal elements. It was supported by aerial surveillance to track suspicious movements and identify hideouts.
Police said several bandit camps and suspected criminal hideouts were discovered and neutralised to prevent further use. Following the operation, suspected criminals reportedly fled the areas, abandoning their enclaves.
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The eight suspects were arrested at different locations and are currently in custody for questioning. Preliminary investigations indicate that some of them are suspected to be informants linked to kidnapping syndicates operating in the area. Police said investigations are ongoing and that appropriate legal action will follow.
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The Command said areas covered during the operation remain calm, with sustained security presence to maintain peace and reassure residents.
The Police Command added that the bush-combing exercise is part of continuous, statewide joint security operations aimed at dismantling criminal networks and denying them safe haven.
Commissioner of Police in the state, CP Naziru Kankarofi, assured residents of firm control of the security situation and the Command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
He urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines.
