Reported by: Ijeoma G | Edited by: Oravbiere Osayomore Promise.
The Nigeria Police Force has recorded a major breakthrough in its fight against violent crime with the dismantling of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for a series of abductions and killings along the Federal Capital Territory (FCT)–Nasarawa border. The operation, carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS), led to the arrest of two suspected members of the gang and the recovery of an AK-47 rifle, ammunition, and livestock suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities.
Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued in Abuja on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. According to the statement, the coordinated intelligence-led operations were conducted between June 24 and 26, 2026, across Gbagalape in the FCT, Mararaba in Nasarawa State, and parts of Abuja.
The suspects were identified as Buhari Adamu, 25, and Abubakar Saidu, 28. Police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were actively involved in several kidnappings, armed attacks, and murders within the FCT–Nasarawa corridor. Investigators also linked the syndicate to the deadly attack on Gbagalape community on May 16, 2026, during which several residents were abducted, while others were killed or sustained gunshot injuries. The statement added that some of the victims were later murdered even after ransom demands had been made.
Following the arrests, operatives raided the gang's hideout at Gbagalape Hills, where they recovered one AK-47 rifle, 22 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, 14 cows, and three sheep believed to be proceeds of criminal activities. The suspects have provided useful statements to investigators, while efforts are ongoing to track down and arrest other members of the gang who remain at large.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, reaffirmed the Force's commitment to intensifying intelligence-led operations against violent criminal networks across the country. He commended operatives of the FID-STS for their professionalism and resilience and urged members of the public to continue supporting the police with timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.
The arrests and recoveries underscore the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing in tackling violent criminal networks operating across state boundaries. The Nigeria Police Force has assured Nigerians that it will remain relentless in its efforts to dismantle criminal networks and enhance public safety nationwide.
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