Nigeria: 3 notorious kidnappers, bandits arrested
By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has made a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping and banditry, arresting three notorious suspects.
The arrests were made during a well-coordinated operation led by ACP Victor O. Godfrey, spanning Wukushi in Mpape, FCT, and Rigina in Kaduna State. According to the Command Police Public Relations Officer, Josephine Adeh, the suspects operated deadly camps within the forests of Kachia and Rigina in Kaduna State, where victims were held for extended periods.
Notorious Kidnapping Camps: The suspects operated camps within the forests of Kachia and Rigina in Kaduna State, serving as detention sites for kidnap victims and linked to multiple abductions across Jere, Kajuru, and parts of the FCT.
– Recovery of Evidence: An operational motorcycle, commonly referred to as a “Boko Haram motorcycle,” was recovered during the operation.
– Ongoing Investigation: Efforts are ongoing to recover more weapons and arrest other fleeing accomplices. The suspects are currently in custody, assisting the police with further investigations to dismantle their criminal network
The operation was carried out under the strategic direction of Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Ajao Adewale, demonstrating the command’s proactive approach to combating crime.
ntelligence-Led Operation The arrest was made possible by actionable intelligence, highlighting the importance of community policing and intelligence gathering.
The FCT Police Command views this arrest as a significant step in restoring peace and security across the territory. The suspects have confessed to abducting victims and moving them to detention camps in Kachia and Rigina forests in Kaduna State, where some victims were held for months and others were killed.
