The operatives of Kogi State Vigilante Service, Itobe Command has arrested a motorcycles snatcher and suspected informant to bandits.
The suspect Omika Isah and his accomplice, Stephen Garuba was said to have lured one Mr. Yunusa Salihu a motorcycle rider to Ettutu forest where he was assaulted into comatose and made away with his motorcycle.
The Public Relations Officer, Idris Idris in a press statement issued on Thursday stated that the suspected criminals who thought Yunusa had died ran out of luck when he survived the attacks, and was rescued by a kind spirited individual inside the forest, and later assisted to the nearest security by officials of KSVS Command at Itobe.
He noted that after receiving briefs from Salihu, the operatives swang into action resulting in the arrest the two suspects from their separate hide outs.
“The victim Mr. Salihu Yunusa is currently in critical condition at the medical facility. Items recovered from the suspects are the victim’s motorcycle and a techno cm4 mobile phone”.
The suspects, who confessed to the crime and involvement in similar nefarious activities in the past, have been handed over to the relevant security agency for further necessary action.
Meanwhile, the Controller-General Alh. Ibrahim Oneiza Sani DIS (Rtd) appreciates his Men for their swift action, assured members of the public of his unwavering commitment to the security of lives and property and expressed gratitude to the Governor of Kogi State Alhaji. Ahmed Ododo for his unceasing support for the State Vigilante Service in the fight against sundry criminals across the state.