The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, in a continued effort against banditry in FCT and its environs, on February 24, 2024, at about 7:05 pm, acting on credible intelligence, stormed Sardauna Forest, Toto, Nasarawa State, and arrested one Samaila Wakili Fafa a.k.a. Habu Ibrahim, a kidnap kingpin who has been on the wanted list of the Command for a long time.
According to a statement by the Command’s Spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, “The suspect is one of the two kidnappers the Honorable Minister of FCT placed a bounty on, as his accomplice, Saidu Abdulkadir a.k.a. Dahiru Adamu, had earlier been arrested by the Command.
“He confessed that his syndicate masterminded and executed several kidnappings in FCT and its environs, including the abduction of Barr. Chris Agidy, the legal aid to Senator Ned Nwoko, and Mr. Sunday Yahaya Zakwai, the District Head of Ketti Village who were later killed by them.
“Samaila Wakili further led police operatives to where the remains of Barr. Chris Agidy is. The remains were recovered and deposited in Gwagwalada General Hospital.
“While the investigation is still ongoing, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, reiterates his unflinching commitment to combat crime and criminality in all its manifestations and to ensure the safety of residents.
“The CP equally urges residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.”
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