The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested four suspected notorious kidnappers who have been terrorizing the FCT.
According to the Spokesperson of the Command, SP Josephine Adeh, the Police operatives on October 1, 2024, who acted on credible intelligence, trailed and apprehended the criminal suspects at their hideout in Sauka, Abuja, living within the general population. They include an ex-convict, YAU SANI, a.k.a. Baba; NUHU, a.k.a. Giwa; KABIRU MOHAMMED, and YUSUF HASSAN.
The suspects confessed to being responsible for a series of kidnappings of unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs, the killing of seven victims in the process.
It was revealed that the gang have attacked Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco Estate, Dupe Village Zuma Rock, Kuchiko Village and some villages in Niger and Kaduna. They also led Police operatives to another hideout in Gauraka Forest, Suleja, Niger State, where they dug out four AK-47 rifles, 13 AK-47 magazines, 162 rounds of 7.6 mm live ammunition.
According to the statement, the suspects also confessed their intending plans to attack some government institutions and estates within the FCT, which have been proactively prevented by the Command.
The Command wishes to reiterate its commitment to stamping out crime and criminality within the FCT. It urges members of the public to report any suspicious or unusual activities to the following police emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653. For complaints, please contact PCB at 09022222352 or CRU at 08107314192.
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