Seven Arrested for Killing FRSC Officials in Kebbi

The Kebbi State Police Command announced the arrest of seven suspects linked to the killing of three Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) personnel. The arrests occurred on June 5 during an intelligence-led operation aimed at dismantling criminal networks operating within the Soda Forest area, adjacent to the border community.

Police Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, stated that the operation was part of intensified efforts to disrupt banditry and its supply chain in the region. Three suspects were intercepted along Illo Lolo Road while traveling on motorcycles towards the forest.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly attempting to procure food supplies for armed groups hiding in the forest. The identified suspects include Muhammadu Band, Aliyu Abubakar, Muhammadu Aliyu, Haruna Abubakar, Abubakar Lawali, Anm Shehu, and Yahaya Shehu.

The police continue to investigate the suspects' involvement in the recent security breach that led to the deaths of the FRSC personnel.