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.

According to the statement, the suspects include Idris Muhammed (38) and Musa Muktar (33).

He said the suspects were picked up at about 6:00 a.m. on Friday, October 23, 2026, following two weeks of intense intelligence gathering, while other members of the gang escaped with bullet wounds in an ensuing exchange of gunfire.

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“The duo engaged the operatives in a gun duel while evacuating their loot with a tricycle. They have since confessed to the crime,” Idris said.

However, the Comptroller-General of KSVS, Alhaji Ibrahim Usman Anataku, has urged members of the public to look out for people with suspected bullet wounds and report them to the nearest security formation.

Anataku appealed for actionable intelligence, assuring the public that the command will keep secret the identity of informants and the information provided.

He commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for his continued support and encouragement for the service and also lauded his men for their vigilance.