In a successful operation conducted by operatives of the Utako police division, led by CSP Victor Godfrey, the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested seven notorious kidnappers in Abuja.
The arrests were made in a coordinated effort at Tudun – Wada Lugbe and Pyakasa area of Trademore.
Commissioner of Police Benneth Igweh disclosed that the apprehended kidnappers include Usman Muazu from Kwali, FCT, Aliyu Mohammed from Pumpomare area of Borno state, Awwal Dahiru from Gwagwalada area council of the FCT, Rabi Sani from Safana, Katsina state, Madina Abubakar from Gulu, Lapai local government area of Niger state, Jonah Elimelech from Kauru, Kaduna state, Saminu Idris also from Kauru, Kaduna state, and Mariji Iliya from Mangu, Plateau state.
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The suspects are linked to high-profile kidnapping cases in the FCT and its environs. They have confessed to their crimes and are providing useful information to aid in the arrest of other gang members. Additionally, various weapons such as knives, cutlasses, bulletproof vests, and charms were recovered from the suspects.
CP Igweh further revealed that 79 additional suspects were arrested during raids on various black spots in the FCT, including areas like Trademore, Galadimawa, Maitama, and Gwagwalada. These raids were part of the command’s efforts to combat crime in the territory. During the operations, police operatives also seized substances suspected to be Indian hemp and other illicit drugs from the suspects.
Currently, the apprehended suspects are undergoing interrogation, and those found culpable will be charged to court accordingly.