KWSG confirms arrest of suspected banditry ring leader ‘Tambaya’ in a gun battle with security operatives

The Kwara state government on Thursday confirmed the arrest of the most wanted suspected banditry leader ‘Tambaya’ during a gun duel with the operatives of the joint security force.

This is confirmed via a press statement issued by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Rafiu Ajakaye in Ilorin.

According to him, the breakthrough has now returned calm to Edu and Patigi local government areas of Kwara North senatorial district.

The statement reads in detail:

“The ongoing offensive against criminal elements in the state has resulted in another mass arrest of several outlaws who were involved in recent security breaches in the Edu and Patigi Local Government Areas of the state.

“A government official said more than 15 criminals, including an outlaw named Tambaya, have been arrested in the new security clampdown in the area.

“Tambaya was the major mastermind of the recent attack on security forces and vigilantes in Gada, Lafiagi. Tambaya and eight others were arrested in one encounter with the security forces, while several of his gang members were eliminated,” the official said.

“During the operation, we rescued two victims of their criminality and recovered N11m, which is apparently proceeds of crime.”

“The crackdowns on the criminals were at the instance of the state government in partnership with the Office of the National Security Adviser, state security commanders, and local vigilantes.”