DSS arrests doctor allegedly supplying drugs to kidnappers

Story by Susan Mbamah 

The Department of State Services (DSS) has arrested a medical doctor suspected of supplying drugs to kidnappers in Kwara State, the state government has confirmed.

According to authorities, the doctor was intercepted in the Jebba area of Moro Local Government following intelligence reports linking him to criminal networks providing medical assistance to kidnappers and bandits. The agencies said the suspected criminals often required urgent medical attention, including treatment for gunshot wounds sustained during clashes with security forces.

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The Kwara State Government described the arrest as a significant breakthrough in ongoing efforts to disrupt logistical and operational support for kidnapping syndicates. Officials have urged heightened vigilance at health facilities, especially those in remote or forest‑fringe communities, to prevent similar incidents.

The DSS has launched an investigation into the doctor’s activities and the wider network allegedly involved in providing support to kidnappers. Security agencies emphasized that the operation is part of a broader crackdown on both criminal groups and individuals facilitating their operations.

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Authorities assured residents that all efforts are being made to apprehend other accomplices and strengthen security across affected areas of the state.

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