Four people are now in custody in Kebbi State after the state's police command moved on credible intelligence and picked up suspected members of the Mamudawa group. Authorities say the four were involved in supplying logistics to terrorists operating in the region.
The arrests point to something security analysts have flagged for years: that armed groups depend heavily on supply networks, and dismantling those networks can be just as critical as confronting fighters directly. The Kebbi State Police Command has not yet released details on exactly what materials or support the suspects allegedly provided.
With the Northwest remaining one of Nigeria's most volatile security zones, the question now is what the investigation will reveal about the broader network these four individuals are said to have served.
Originally published by AllAfrica.