In pursuance of the objectives of Operation Puff Adder to flush out kidnappers and bandits in dangerous hideouts and forests along the Abuja-Kaduna-Katsina highways, Police Special Forces made of of IGP Intelligence Response Team and IGP Special Tactical Squad arrested 38 suspected kidnappers and bandits after several raids in the last few weeks.
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Among gangs arrested are the gang who kidnapped UBEC Chairman, Dr. Mahmoud Abubakar along Abuja-Kaduna road and killed his driver. The gang was arrested by DCP Abba Kyari led IRT operatives after killing their leader in a gun duel
Picture shows the Commander of the IGP IRT, DCP Abba Kyari, Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Frank Mba and Commander of Special Tactical Squad DCP Kolo Yusuf during the parade of the kidnappers and banditson
