The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory Police Command has successfully arrested four notorious kidnappers who have been terrorizing residents in Abuja.
According to a statement released by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrests were made on October 1, 2024, after police acted on credible intelligence.
The suspects were identified as Yau Sani, also known as “Baba” (an ex-convict), Nuhu, known as “Giwa,” Kabiru Mohammed, and Yusuf Hassan. They were arrested at their hideouts in Sauka, Abuja, where they had been living among the general population.
The arrested kidnappers confessed to being responsible for a series of abductions in the FCT and surrounding areas, including the killing of seven victims during their criminal activities. SP Adeh stated, “These gangs have attacked areas such as Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco Estate, Dupe Village near Zuma Rock, Kuchiko Village, and even extended their operations to some villages in Niger and Kaduna States.”
During the investigation, the kidnappers led police operatives to another hideout in the Gauraka Forest, located in Suleja, Niger State. There, the police recovered a large cache of weapons, including four AK-47 rifles, 13 AK-47 magazines, and 162 rounds of 7.6mm live ammunition.
The suspects also revealed plans to attack government institutions and residential estates within the FCT, which were thwarted by the police.
The FCT Police Command reaffirmed its dedication to eradicating crime in the region and urged the public to report any suspicious activity to the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653. For complaints, citizens can contact the Police Complaints Bureau (PCB) at 09022222352 or the Complaints Response Unit (CRU) at 08107314192.
