A member of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association has been arrested in Kwara State after he was allegedly found in possession of a rifle reportedly issued by the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) for security operations in the state.
Sources told newsmen that the suspect was apprehended in a community in Kwara South, a region that has in recent months witnessed frequent terrorist attacks, kidnappings and other violent crimes.
According to the source, the suspect was seen moving around the community with the rifle, raising suspicion among residents.
He was subsequently apprehended and handed over to officers of the Nigeria Police Force for investigation.
“The man was seen with a rifle said to have been given to members of Miyetti Allah to secure parts of Kwara State, especially Kwara South,” the source said.
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The arrest has further heightened concerns among residents over the proliferation of arms and the role of non-state actors in security arrangements across the state.
Many locals have continued to question the effectiveness of security measures in Kwara South, where communities have repeatedly complained of daily attacks and abductions by armed groups.
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