Joint Security Forces arrest logistics supplier to bandits in Kogi

…recovers cartons of hard drugs, motorcycle, cash

Owoloja Femi, a suspected logistics supplier to some bandits operating in Yagba West Local Government Area of Kogi State, has been arrested by the Joint Security Task Force (JTF).

The suspect, an indigene of Ejiba, is currently the Chairman of the Okada Riders Association, Ejiba Branch.

Owoloja was arrested during a routine patrol at about 7:30pm on Saturday in Odo-Eri, along Saminaka Road, while allegedly conveying illicit substances to bandits

Owoloja Femi, and his accomplice, who is now at large, had already loaded the two cartons of drugs onto their motorcycle and fled the scene upon sighting the security team.

However , Owoloja was captured as he attempted to escape.

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Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect, had confessed to sourcing the drugs from a chemist shop in Egbe for onward delivery to bandits, hiding in the forest.

Apart from the two cartons of hard drugs and motorcycle, ₦600,000 cash suspected to be proceeds or operational funds for the illegal transaction was recovered from the suspect.

Meanwhile, the suspect is currently in Police custody as further investigations continue to uncover links, sponsors and other collaborators in the supply chain, aiding banditry and criminal activities in Yagba West.

Tosin Olokun, Chairman of Yagba West Local Government Area and Chairman of Kogi State ALGON, commended the operatives for their swift response and renewed efforts in dismantling criminal logistics networks across the zone.

According to a press statement signed and issued by Adeyemi Babarinde, Chief Press Secretary to the ALGON Chairman, which was made available to Journalists in Lokoja on Sunday, the Chairman reaffirmed the Local Council’s commitment to safety and peace of all communities.

He, however, warned individuals against aiding, harbouring, or transacting with criminal groups as he assured that all suspects found culpable would be handed over to relevant Security Agencies for prosecution in accordance with the law.