Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant linked to bandit leader in Kogi

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: June 4, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Troops arrest suspected terrorist informant linked to bandit leader in Kogi

Troops of the Nigerian Army under Operation MESA have arrested a suspected terrorist informant believed to be linked to a bandit leader in Kogi State. The arrest took place on June 4, 2026. Details regarding the suspect's identity and the exact circumstances of the arrest have not yet been released.

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