In a major crackdown on criminal activities, the FCT Police Command, in collaboration with the Guards Brigade special forces and DSS hunters, conducted a successful operation against suspected bandit hideouts.
Acting on credible intelligence, the team stormed kidnappers’ camps in Gidan Dogo and Kweti Forest, located on the Kaduna State border with the FCT.
During the operation, which commenced around 10:00 am, four suspects were apprehended: Yahaya Abubakar, 25, of Mpape; Mohammed Mohamed, 32, an ex-convict from Zuba; Umar Aliyu, 20; and Nura Abdullahi, 32, another ex-convict from Kubwa and Zuba Hills.
According to FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the suspects confessed to being part of the notorious ‘Mai One Million’ bandit syndicate, known for numerous kidnappings and other crimes in the FCT and surrounding areas.
The raid led to a shootout between the bandits and security forces, resulting in the bandits fleeing and the rescue of several victims.
The illegal structures erected by the kidnappers in the camps were destroyed.
Commissioner of Police, FCT, CP Benneth C. Igweh, praised the security operatives for their efforts and reiterated the command’s dedication to maintaining the safety and security of FCT residents.
He urged the public to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities via the following emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883, 08061581938, 07057337653, PCB: 09022222352, and CRU: 08107314192.
The rescued victims have been reunited with their families, marking a significant victory in the ongoing battle against criminality in the nation’s capital.
