The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has apprehended four notorious kidnappers who have been terrorizing Abuja and its surrounding areas.
The suspects, identified as Yau Sani (a.k.a. Baba, an ex-convict), Nuhu (a.k.a. Giwa), Kabiru Mohammed, and Yusuf Hassan, were arrested on October 1, 2024, at their criminal hideout in Sauka, Abuja.
According to FCT police command spokesperson, Josephine Adeh, the suspects confessed to their involvement in a series of kidnappings across the FCT, Niger, and Kaduna States, during which they killed seven victims.
The statement noted that the criminal gang was responsible for attacks in several locations, including Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco Estate, Dupe Village near Zuma Rock, and Kuchiko Village.
The suspects confessed to being responsible for series of kidnappings of unsuspecting residents in FCT and its environs, the killing of seven (7) victims in the process.
“These gang have attacked Dakwa, Dawaki, Aco estate, Dupe Village Zuma rock, Kuchiko village and some villages in Niger and Kaduna.
“They also led Police operatives to another hideout in Gauraka Forest, Suleja, Niger State, where they dug out four (4) AK-47 rifles, thirteen (13) AK-47 magazines, one hundred and sixty-two (162) rounds of 7.6 mm live ammunition.
“The suspects also confessed their intending plans to attack some government institutions and estates within the FCT, which have been proactively prevented by the Command.
“The Command wishes to reiterate its commitment to stamping out crime and criminality within the FCT,” the statement read.
