A notorious kidnapper who was terrorizing towns in Kwara was neutralized by security personnel.

After a hard battle with security personnel in Isanlu, Isin Local Government Area, Kwara State, Maidawa, a notorious kidnapper, and some of his accomplices were killed.

 According to security sources, sting operations carried out over the weekend along the Kwara-Kogi State border neutralized Maidawa and his cohorts, who had been terrorizing communities in the state, according to communications intercepted by the State Security Service.

Security analyst Zagazola Makama claims that while on Igboro-Idofin Road and chatting with accomplices in Marabar Maigora, Sabuwa LGA, Katsina State, another wanted kidnapper, Baccujo, reportedly told other gang members of Maidawa's d3ath. 

 According to authorities, the activities were stepped up in response to new orders from the state government to stop kidnappings that have been affecting people in the area. 

 To break up criminal networks and stop more kidnappings, the security forces have promised to carry out phased operations in the LGAs of Ekiti, Ifelodun, Isin, Edu, and Patigi.