•Neutralise notorious wanted kidnapper, destroy camps
The operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command attached to the Rapid Response Squad 74 (RRS 74), at the weekend rescued 12 children from suspected child trafficking ring.
The squad intercepted one Muhammad Isah of Kafanchan, Kaduna, in a Toyota Hiace bus conveying 12 under-aged children to a destination later discovered to be in Ogun State.
According to FCT Police spokesperson, SP JosphineAdeh, “Preliminary investigation revealed that the children whose ages are between five years and 16 years, from Akwanga Local Council of Nasarawa State were being trafficked to Ogun State by one Pastor Simon Kado’m’ and Jesse Simon Kado’m’, who are now presently in police custody.
“While investigation is still ongoing and effort in conduit with Nasarawa State Police Command on how to reunite victims with their respective families, the Commissioner of Police FCT, CP Benneth Igweh, wishes to reiterate that the safety of residents remains his utmost priority.
“He equally urged residents to report suspicious activities through the following emergency lines ; 08032003913, 08061581938, 07057337653, and 08028940883; PCB: 09022222352.”
Similarly, operatives of the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Bureau – Intelligence Response Team (IRT), have ended the life of notorious kidnapper ‘Musa Wada’, who was giving Abuja residents sleepless nights.
IRT, acting on intelligence, successfully attacked, neutralised and eliminated many other notorious kidnappers including the kidnapping kingpin identified as Musa Wada (Sabo) Magaji, in an operation conducted around Mpape, Abuja.
The team also destroyed the camps of the dreaded kidnappers who have been thorns in the flesh of Abuja residents in recent times.
Police spokesman, ACP MuyiwaAdejobi, who made the disclosure, noted that armed bandits engaged the police operatives in a gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes, which left many of the bandits fatally injured, while one of the police operatives sustained bullet wounds.
“This significant achievement follows closely on the heels of the neutralisation of Abubakar Wada, an associate of Musa Wada, on February 8, 2024, who served as a lead to their hideout. Musa Wada, aka Sabo, was the mastermind behind numerous kidnappings for ransom activities plaguing areas including Mpape and Bwari in the FCT; Kagarko in Kaduna; Masaka, and Nukun Village in Nasarawa State.
“His modus operandi involved identifying wealthy targets and mobilising armed gangs to carry out abductions for ransom.
“The successful raid on their hideout, situated in the outskirts of Mpape Hills, was conducted by the brave men of the FIB-IRT through a surprise assault, resulting in the elimination of these notorious criminals. Additionally, items recovered from the hideout include mobile phones, multiple SIM cards, charms, and hard drugs, which are crucial pieces of evidence aiding ongoing investigations.
“Efforts are on to recover additional arms and ammunition and other equipment they use for their lolnefarious operations.”
