26/05/2025
The Nigeria Police Force,
has 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 FCT command operatives intercepted the gang as they prepared to strike an unsuspecting victim around 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 neutralized during the encounter, while seven other suspects were apprehended at the scene, including Ibrahim Muhammad, 22 years and ex-convict; Abubakar Abdullahi, 22 years; Sarajo Yusuf, 20 years; Sanusi Ali, 51 years; 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, 2004 Toyota Camry LE, and a red boxer motorcycle,
In a similar development, the Jigawa State Police Command has also rescued an 80-year-old kidnap victim, Hajiya Hajara, who was abducted at her residence in Sarbi Village, Minjibir LGA, Kano, and neutralized five members of a kidnapping gang in a daring rescue operation.
Jigawa State Command mobilized alongside other local security outfits 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 and five other suspects were neutralized during the exchange of fire. The kidnapped victim was rescued unhurt and taken to the Hospital for medical evaluation, after which, she was discharged.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode 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.
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