The Nigerian Army has arrested a supected bandit notoriously known as ‘Sule Yellow’.
‘Sule Yellow’ gained notoriety on TikTok for flaunting alleged ransom proceeds and promoting bandit activities online.
According to reports, the suspect, identified by his TikTok handle @suleyellow (also reported as @suleyellow6), was apprehended during an intelligence-led operation while allegedly returning to a forest hideout after collecting ransom from the family of a kidnapped victim.
Security sources disclosed that operatives had been monitoring his online activities, where he and his associates posted videos displaying large sums of cash, firearms, and content linked to bandit operations. The videos attracted widespread criticism and concern across social media platforms.
Following his arrest, his TikTok account was reportedly disabled, while authorities intensified efforts to ident!fy and apprehend other members of his suspected criminal network.