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Notorious kidnapper, Maidawa, neutralised in Kwara

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A notorious kidnapper, Maidawa, alongside some of his accomplices, has been eliminated in a fierce engagement with security forces in Isanlu, Isin  Local Government (LG), over the weekend.

According to  an investigator, Zagazola Makama, security sources said communications intercepted by the State Security Service revealed that Maidawa and his associates were neutralised during sting operations conducted along the Kwara-Kogi border.

“ The  news of Maidawa’s death was reportedly conveyed to other gang members by another wanted kidnapper, Baccujo, while on Igboro-Idofin Road and speaking with associates in Marabar Maigora, Sabuwa LGA, Katsina State.

Authorities noted that the operations were intensified following fresh directives from the state government to curb kidnappings, which have been targeting civilians across the region.

The security forces have pledged to continue phased operations covering Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Edu, and Patigi LGAs to dismantle criminal networks and prevent further abductions.