Kogi State Vigilante Service arrests two suspected truck robbers

Operatives of the Kogi State Vigilante Service (KSVS) have arrested two individuals, Idris Muhammed and Musa Muktar, suspected of belonging to a criminal syndicate. The group is accused of robbing heavy-duty trucks and construction firms of various materials.

The arrest was carried out by the Zariagi Command of the KSVS on Friday, October 23, 2026, following two weeks of intelligence gathering. During the operation, the suspects reportedly engaged operatives in a gun duel while attempting to evacuate stolen items using a tricycle. While the two suspects were apprehended and have since confessed to the crime, other members of the gang managed to escape with bullet wounds.

Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Anataku, Comptroller-General of the KSVS, has urged residents to report any individuals seen with suspected bullet wounds to security formations. He assured the public that the identities of informants would be protected and commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his support of the service.