Troops of the Nigerian Army have reportedly arrested a suspected bandit identified as Sule Yellow, popularly known on social media as a TikTok celebrity bandit.
According to reports, the suspect was intercepted by military personnel while returning to a forest hideout after allegedly collecting ransom from the family of a kidnapped victim.
Sule Yellow reportedly gained notoriety on social media for allegedly displaying large sums of money believed to be proceeds from ransom payments in videos posted on TikTok.
The suspect is said to have built a significant online following through content in which he allegedly flaunted cash and a lavish lifestyle.
The circumstances surrounding the arrest have not been officially confirmed, and details of the operation remain sketchy as of the time of filing this report.
Efforts to obtain official confirmation from military authorities were unsuccessful, as no statement had been issued regarding the development.
Authorities are expected to provide further details on the arrest and the suspect’s alleged activities in due course.
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