Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have arrested a suspected terrorist informant believed to be linked to a notorious bandit leader during a security operation in Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State.
Security sources disclosed to Zagazola Makama that the suspect was apprehended 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.
“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,” a security source said.
Preliminary investigations reportedly identified the suspect as a close informant to a notorious terrorist leader known as Kachallah Baccujo.
Security sources further revealed 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 for further investigation.
The arrest is said to be part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to dismantle terrorist and bandit networks operating within Kogi State and neighbouring areas.
