Residents of Babanla in Ifelodun Local Government Area are breathing a sigh of relief after security agencies intercepted and arrested 46 suspected hostile nonstate actors on motorcycles. The operation, carried out earlier today, is part of ongoing efforts to secure the area from criminal activities.
According to reports, the suspects were rounded up along the Babanla axis, a route that has increasingly raised concerns among locals due to suspicious movements. Authorities say the individuals are now undergoing profiling to determine their identities, motives, and possible links to wider criminal networks.
Community leaders have welcomed the swift action, describing it as a major step in restoring peace and stability. Many residents had raised alarms in the past over the influx of unidentified groups riding motorcycles in large numbers, often sparking fears of insecurity.
Security agencies have assured that investigations will be thorough and that anyone found innocent will be released, while those connected to criminal activities will face the full weight of the law. The operation is also seen as a signal of the government’s determination to rid the region of threats and strengthen community safety.
For now, locals are hopeful that such decisive actions will continue, ensuring that Babanla and its surrounding communities can go about their daily lives without fear.
