Troops arrest three suspected log suppliers in Kwara
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation SAVANNAH SHIELD have arrested three suspected log suppliers in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State for alleged involvement in illegal supply activities.
Security sources said the suspects were apprehended at about 1315 hours on Wednesday by troops of Sector 1, operating from Forward Operating Base (FOB) Kaiama.
The arrest followed routine operational checks and intelligence-led patrols in the area.
The suspects were subsequently handed over to troops of 22 Brigade for further investigation and necessary action.
Military authorities said the operation forms part of ongoing efforts to curb criminal logistics networks and disrupt support structures aiding armed groups in the region.
They added that troops have continued sustained surveillance and patrols across border communities to prevent the movement of illicit materials and criminal supplies.
