….. Neutralise 6, Arrest 12 Suspected Kidnappers, Armed Robbers, Recover Cache Of Arms
…… As Police Identify Arrested Armed Robbers As Ex-Convicts
Through a series of well-planned operations, the Nigeria Police have once again achieved notable victories against violent crimes and national security concerns.
According to a press release on Monday, May 26th, 2025, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the operatives of the FCT Police Command, in a coordinated joint operation has successfully dismantled a notorious armed robbery and carjacking syndicate known for a string of high-profile robberies and vehicle thefts across the capital. Acting on credible intelligence, the operatives intercepted the gang as they prepared to strike an unsuspecting victim around the Maitama area.
Upon sighting the operatives, the criminals opened fire, leading to a gun duel. One of the gang’s most wanted suspects, Abdulmininu Bello, a.k.a. Babanle, was neutralised during the encounter, while seven other suspects were apprehended at the scene, including Ibrahim Muhammad, 22 years old and an ex-convict; Abubakar Abdullahi, 22 years old; Sarajo Yusuf, 20 years old; Sanusi Ali, 51 years old; Abubakar Sani; Isiaka Adamu, another ex-convict; and Abdullahi Isah.
Exhibits recovered from the scene include four AK-47 rifles, two locally made pistols with ten rounds of live 9mm ammunition, eleven rounds of live 7.62mm ammunition, one locally made shotgun, a 2004 Toyota Camry LE, and a red boxer motorcycle.
In a similar development, the Jigawa State Police Command has successfully rescued an 80-year-old kidnapping victim, Hajiya Hajara, and neutralised five members of a kidnapping gang in a daring rescue operation.
Recently, intelligence at the command’s disposal revealed that a group of about twelve armed bandits had abducted the elderly woman from her residence in Sarbi Village, Minjibir LGA, Kano, and had attempted to escape through Jigawa State. But in a swift and coordinated response, combined teams of police operatives attached to the Jigawa State Command mobilised alongside other local security outfits and stormed the suspected criminal hideouts between Danzomo and Medi villages.
A fierce gun battle ensued, resulting in the arrest of five suspects, including the gang’s kingpin, Yahaya, 35 years old, and five other suspects were neutralised during the exchange of fire. The kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt and taken to the hospital for medical evaluation, after which she was discharged. Exhibits recovered in the operation include two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, fourteen live rounds of ammunition, two motorcycles, and two mobile phones.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commends these gallant operatives for their successful strides and appreciates the cooperation of the public, urging continued vigilance, especially in reporting suspicious movements and gatherings in their communities. The IGP further reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to solidifying public safety and national security in our great country.
