Police arrest 33 suspects and recover weapons in anti-terror operation
Operatives from the Force Intelligence Department–Intelligence Response Team have arrested 33 individuals suspected of being part of a criminal network involved in terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery. According to DCP Anthony Placid, the arrests followed investigations into attacks on a church in Eruku, Kwara State. The suspects were apprehended during coordinated operations across Kwara and Kogi states, with weapons including an anti-aircraft launcher seized. The police continue to investigate and pursue additional suspects linked to these crimes.
What happened
- DCP Anthony Placid announced the arrest of 33 suspects connected to terrorism, kidnapping, and armed robbery.
- The operations followed attacks on a Christ Apostolic Church in Eruku, Kwara State, where worshippers were killed and others kidnapped on November 18, 2025, and further investigations into the incident on November 20, 2025.
- Weapons recovered include seven AK-47 rifles, an anti-aircraft launcher, ammunition, and communication devices.
- The suspects were arrested at multiple locations across Kwara and Kogi states, with some weapons abandoned and later recovered.
- The police are still searching for fleeing gang members and additional operational weapons.
