Aftermath of directive by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Ibrahim that Operation Absolute Security initiated to checkmate kidnapping and robbery on Abuja – Kaduna Highway be extended to cover Suleja – Lambata, Minna and Bida Roads, the Police have arrested 26 vicious kidnappers and robbers along the Abuja-Minna-Bida road
A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Jimoh Moshood said, “In the operations that are still on-going, 5 different vicious and notorious Kidnap for Ransom gangs were dislodged and busted in their hideouts along Suleja –Lambata-Bida and Minna Roads in Niger State.
“A total number of Twenty – Six (26) suspected kidnappers were arrested in the operation.
The suspects are Isah Umar,Abubakar Mohammed, Baje Sari, Sanusa Adamu, Nuhu Yahaya, Sanda Sale, Isiya Tukur, Abbas Tasus, Shafiu Mohammed, Ali Ali, Okechukwu Atama, Mohammed Aliyu, Sagiru Dahiru, Abdullahi Bala, Haruna Adamu, Abubakar Aliyu.
Others are Haruna Abubakar, Yalli Ibrahim, Yusuf Abdullahi, Deneri Janyo Buba, Sani Abubakar, Adamu Bello, Abubakar Iliyasu, Yahaya Alimadu, Abdullaqhi Abubakar, 2Suleman Mohammed.
Recovered items from the hoodlums include 3 AK 47 Rifles, 4 Single Barrel guns, 2 Cut to size gun, one locally made revolver, one locally made pistol, one set of military rain coat, 2 set of military shoes, One Jack Knife, Assorted bundles of clothes for men and women, some charms.
Ammunitions recovered include 69 rounds of 7.62X39mm Live ammunitions, 28 Live Cartridges, and 2 expended cartridges.
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“They all confessed to the offence and admitted to the various criminal roles they played in the commission of the crime.
Arms and ammunition and other properties belonging to some of their victims who were rescued from the gang were recovered from them.
“Most of the suspects were identified by the victims for being responsible for their kidnap. Investigation is being intensified to arrest the other suspects at large.
“All the suspects will be arraigned in court on completion of Investigation.
While the operation is being sustained, IGP Idris has directed the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) in zones and commands across the country to beef up security in their Area of Responsibilities (AOR).
They are also to ensure massive deployment of Armed Police Personnel, Patrol Teams and undercover operatives to black spots, flash points and other vulnerable criminal spots to nip in the bud all forms of crimes and criminality nationwide and make sure that detection of crimes are prompt to serve as effective deterrent to who-will-be criminals.
“The on-going raids on criminal hideouts will be sustained.
“The IGP extends appreciations and gratitude to the communities, towns and villages along Suleja, Lambata, Bida and Minna Road for the supports and assistance being rendered in terms of prompt information and complaints to the Police Personnel deployed in their localities.
“The renewed commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to reduce crimes and criminalities in the country remains unwavering.”
CSP Jimoh Moshood,
FPRO,
Force HQ, Abuja.
