By Sabiu Abdullahi
Security operatives have taken into custody a suspected bandit identified online as Sule Yellow, following a viral TikTok livestream that allegedly showed kidnapping activities and ransom proceeds.
Sule Yellow gained widespread attention after appearing in a livestream on March 4. In the footage, he was seen alongside another suspected bandit known as Auta, as well as other members of their group. The individuals were alleged to have spoken openly about their operations and made claims about involvement in kidnappings.
A separate video now circulating on X shows the suspect in handcuffs while surrounded by soldiers. The officers are seen questioning him about weapons believed to be linked to his group.
The clip also captures security personnel displaying a polythene bag said to contain ransom money. The funds are believed to have been recovered from a recent kidnapping associated with the gang.
Authorities are yet to issue an official statement that provides full details surrounding the arrest.
The development comes amid ongoing military efforts to dismantle bandit networks responsible for attacks on communities and abductions for ransom.
In a related move on Monday, the police command in Ondo state arrested four individuals accused of supplying logistics to kidnappers. According to the police spokesperson, those arrested have made “useful confessional statements that are currently aiding ongoing investigations”.
