Police Arrests 109 Suspected Bandits Across Kogi State

 KOGI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE


SCORES OF BANDITS NEUTRALIZED, THEIR NETWORK DISLODGED AND OTHERS FLUSHED OUT OF KOGI FOREST IN THE ONGOING OPERATIONS BY THE JOINT POLICE AND MILITARY AND SUPPORTED BY THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AIRWING COMPONENTS

The ongoing onslaught against bandit operations in Kogi State by the joint police and military has yielded fruitful results. Bandits were flushed out, their networks dislodged, and scores were neutralized.


The operation, which is being carried out with vigor, commitment, and utmost professionalism, and supported by the Nigeria Police Force Airwing components through precision air strikes, led to these successes.


The command uses this medium to alert the public to be on the lookout for anyone seen around with bullet wounds, injuries, and suspicious behavior and to report such to the nearest police station.


The public are urged to support the ongoing operations with credible information about criminal elements seen around the neighborhood. Noting that security is a shared responsibility, together we can make Nigeria better.


Control Room Numbers: 07038329084, 08152195982


CSP William Ovye Aya

Police Public Relations Officer,

Kogi State Police Command

11th January, 2026


KOGI STATE POLICE COMMAND PRESS RELEASE


SCORES OF BANDITS NEUTRALIZED, THEIR NETWORK DISLODGED AND OTHERS FLUSHED OUT OF KOGI FOREST IN THE ONGOING OPERATIONS BY THE JOINT POLICE AND MILITARY AND SUPPORTED BY THE NIGERIA POLICE FORCE AIRWING COMPONENTS


The ongoing onslaught… pic.twitter.com/pKo4NDFSta


CSP Benjamin Hundeyin (@BenHundeyin) January 11, 2026

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