Two suspected truck robbers arrested in Kogi
The Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) has arrested two suspected members of a syndicate accused of robbing heavy-duty trucks and construction companies of materials. The spokesperson of the KSVS, Idris S. Idris, disclosed this in a statement issued to newsmen on Monday in Lokoja, stressing that the Zariagi Command of the operatives effected the arrest. […]
The Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) has arrested two suspected members of a truck robbery gang according to reports. The suspects, identified as Idris Muhammed, 38, and Musa Muktar, 33, were apprehended on Friday, October 23, 2026 by the Zariagi Command of the KSVS operatives. The arrest came after two weeks of intense intelligence gathering efforts, according to a statement released by the KSVS spokesperson, Idris S. Idris.
The duo was caught while attempting to flee with their stolen goods on a tricycle. During the confrontation, they engaged the operatives in a gun duel, sustaining bullet wounds in the process. The Comptroller-General of KSVS, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Anataku, has appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any individuals with suspected bullet wounds to the nearest security formation.
The KSVS has commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his unwavering support and encouragement for the service, and also praised their officers for their vigilance.
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