Security operatives in Kwara State have made a significant arrest, detaining a medical doctor suspected of having direct links with kidnapping rings terrorizing parts of the state.
Interception Based on Intelligence
The arrest occurred in Jebba, located in the Moro Local Government Area of Kwara State. According to reports, the doctor was intercepted while allegedly transporting a consignment of drugs from Sokoto State intended for the kidnappers. This operation was successful due to actionable intelligence gathered on the activities of the criminal gangs and their network of couriers.
Desperation for Medical Care
Investigations suggest a compelling reason behind the risky supply chain. It was learnt that the kidnapping gangs are in desperate need of medical care and supplies. This desperation stems from gunshot injuries sustained by gang members during violent encounters with security forces operating in the region.
The situation points to increased pressure from security operations, which have left the criminals wounded and seeking treatment. This vulnerability, however, has led them to co-opt professionals, like the arrested doctor, to sustain their operations.
Security Warning for Health Facilities
In light of this development, a security source has issued a crucial advisory. The source emphasized the need for improved security measures in health facilities, particularly those in thickly forested areas. These remote clinics and hospitals are now potential targets for kidnappers seeking treatment or to forcibly acquire medical supplies.
The arrest, which was reported on Friday, December 5, 2025, underscores the complex and extended networks that support criminal activities like kidnapping. It also reveals a troubling trend of professionals being drawn into facilitating serious crimes.
