Operatives from Utako Divisional headquarters of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, led by CSP Victor Godfrey have stormed an identified kidnappers’ hideouts in Chikara, Kogi State, bordering FCT, and Zuba, Abuja, killing one bandit while three others were arrested.
The operatives in a streak of clearance operation between June 8 and 13, nabbed the three suspected bandits Mahammadu Isa, 27, of Dantata Abuja, Likita Idris, 27, of Kogi State, and Isiyaku Muhammedu, 22, of Kogi State.
According to FCT police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, the sudden appearance of the police operatives in the kidnapper’s camp resulted in a gun duel.
“However, the bandits were overwhelmed by the firepower of the police operative, as one of the bandits by name Abdusallam Abdulkadir got hit during crossfire, and the three suspects were arrested.
“The suspects have confessed to being involved in a series of kidnapping incidents and other heinous crimes in FCT and its environs.
“An English pump-action gun, a locally fabricated pistol, two live cartridges, cutlasses, knives, and items reasonably believed to be charms were recovered from the suspects.
“While the investigation is still ongoing, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Benneth Igweh, reiterates the command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of the residents of the nation’s capital.
“He also urges the residents to be vigilant and take advantage of the police emergency lines in reporting suspicious activities,” she added.
