Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Pressure have uncovered a kidnappers’ hideout within the Sauka space, situated alongside the Airport Street in Abuja, the operation led to the arrest of 4 suspected kidnappers, together with an ex-convict.
The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrests in a press release, on Thursday.
She defined that on October 1, 2024, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police, performing on credible intelligence, tracked down and apprehended the suspects at their hideout in Sauka.
The suspects have been recognized as Yau Sani, also referred to as Baba, an ex-convict; Nuhu, also referred to as Giwa; Kabiru Mohammed; and Yusuf Hassan.
In keeping with SP Adeh, the suspects have been terrorizing residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its neighboring areas.
They’re allegedly accountable for a number of kidnappings within the FCT and its surrounding areas.
Throughout their confession, the suspects admitted to being concerned within the abduction of quite a few victims, in addition to the killing of seven people throughout the course of their prison actions.
The group reportedly carried out assaults in varied areas, together with Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco Property, Dupe Village close to Zuma Rock, Kuchiko Village, and different villages in Niger and Kaduna States.
Following their arrest, the suspects led cops to a different hideout situated within the Gauraka Forest, Suleja, Niger State.
There, the police uncovered a big cache of weapons, together with 4 AK-47 rifles, 13 AK-47 magazines, and 162 rounds of seven.6 mm stay ammunition.
The suspects additionally revealed that that they had plans to hold out additional assaults on authorities establishments and residential estates throughout the FCT.
Nevertheless, the police, by means of proactive measures, have been capable of stop these deliberate assaults.
SP Adeh reiterated the dedication of the FCT Police Command to eradicating crime and making certain the security of all residents throughout the Federal Capital Territory.
She additionally urged members of the general public to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the police by means of the designated emergency strains: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653.
Moreover, complaints might be lodged with the Police Complaints Bureau (PCB) at 09022222352 or the Grievance Response Unit (CRU) at 08107314192.
The police emphasised the significance of group cooperation within the struggle in opposition to crime, encouraging residents to stay proactive in serving to authorities preserve peace and safety within the area.
