Security operatives have taken a medical doctor into custody over allegations that he supplied medical items to kidnapping gangs operating in Kwara State.
According to the Kwara State Government, the arrest followed an intelligence-led operation that tracked the suspect’s movement from Sokoto State to the North-Central region.
In its statement released on Friday, the government confirmed that DSS operatives intercepted the doctor at Jebba in Moro Local Government Area after he was linked to a syndicate that reportedly delivers medical supplies to armed groups.
Further details from the state’s announcement indicated that preliminary findings showed the suspect was allegedly transporting drugs meant for kidnappers hiding in forest areas across the state.
The security agency, the statement added, believes the criminal groups have become increasingly desperate for medical assistance, especially for gunshot injuries sustained during clashes with security forces.
Reports from security sources suggest that the arrest forms part of a broader national crackdown aimed at disrupting the logistics channels that support kidnapping networks.
They also noted that bandits have been seeking access to professional treatment for serious wounds, prompting authorities to monitor the movement of medical supplies more closely in high-risk corridors
