Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command of the Nigeria Police Force have uncovered a kidnappers’ hideout in the Sauka area, located along the Airport Road in Abuja, the operation led to the arrest of four suspected kidnappers, including an ex-convict.
The spokesperson of the FCT Police Command, Superintendent of Police (SP) Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrests in a statement, on Thursday.
She explained that on October 1, 2024, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the FCT Police, acting on credible intelligence, tracked down and apprehended the suspects at their hideout in Sauka.
The suspects have been identified as Yau Sani, also known as Baba, an ex-convict; Nuhu, also known as Giwa; Kabiru Mohammed; and Yusuf Hassan.
According to SP Adeh, the suspects have been terrorizing residents of the Federal Capital Territory and its neighboring regions.
They are allegedly responsible for several kidnappings in the FCT and its surrounding areas.
During their confession, the suspects admitted to being involved in the abduction of numerous victims, as well as the killing of seven individuals during the course of their criminal activities.
The group reportedly carried out attacks in various locations, including Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco Estate, Dupe Village near Zuma Rock, Kuchiko Village, and other villages in Niger and Kaduna States.
Following their arrest, the suspects led police officers to another hideout located in the Gauraka Forest, Suleja, Niger State.
There, the police uncovered a significant cache of weapons, including four AK-47 rifles, 13 AK-47 magazines, and 162 rounds of 7.6 mm live ammunition.
The suspects also revealed that they had plans to carry out further attacks on government institutions and residential estates within the FCT.
However, the police, through proactive measures, were able to prevent these planned attacks.
SP Adeh reiterated the commitment of the FCT Police Command to eradicating crime and ensuring the safety of all residents within the Federal Capital Territory.
She also urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police through the designated emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, and 07057337653.
Additionally, complaints can be lodged with the Police Complaints Bureau (PCB) at 09022222352 or the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) at 08107314192.
The police emphasized the importance of community cooperation in the fight against crime, encouraging citizens to remain proactive in helping authorities maintain peace and security in the region.
