Operatives of the Kwara State Police Command have recorded a fresh breakthrough in the fight against violent crime after uncovering what officials describe as a logistics support network allegedly supplying bandits operating in forested parts of the state.

The operation, carried out by the Command’s Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) based on credible intelligence, led to the arrest of a key suspect believed to be responsible for coordinating the movement of essential supplies to armed groups.

According to police sources, the suspect was tracked and arrested after weeks of surveillance linked to activities sustaining criminal operations across remote communities.

Investigators say the network is not directly involved in carrying out attacks but plays a crucial role in keeping the groups active by ensuring steady access to food, communication support, and other logistics needed in their hideouts.

Officials describe this “support chain” as one of the most difficult but important targets in ongoing security operations.

The Kwara State Police Command said the arrest is part of a wider strategy aimed at dismantling not just armed attackers but also their enablers and collaborators.

Authorities believe cutting off these support systems will significantly weaken the operational capacity of criminal gangs in the region as investigations continue to identify other members of the network.