The Nigeria Police Force has arrested and paraded some members of a notorious armed robber gang who engaged in armed robbery, house breaking and stealing within the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
They are Umar Shaibu aka (sarki) age 23 yrs ‘male' of Durumi area FCT Abuja, Abubakar Adamu age 20yrs of Durumi Opposite market road FCT Abuja, Yusuf Yakubu ‘male’ age 24yrs of Durumi Of FCT Abuja, and Muhammad Umar age 22yrs of Durumi FCT Abuja.
Parading suspects, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said these notorious gang of armed robber who engaged in armed robbery, house breaking and stealing who are known for disturbing the FCT arrest were influenced based on credible intelligence received by operatives of the IGP-IRT operatives.
He said suspects arrested in deferent location of the FCT Abuja, based on credible intelligence revealed that these suspects were operating with different dangerous weapons such as English pistol, car jack, combat knife, and other incriminating weapons, they also confessed to have used the affirmatives arms to terrorize innocent motorist in during traffic, residents and vulnerable passersby within the FCT.
Also paraded is Yahaya Iliya. On October 28, 2024, operatives of the IRT intercepted a suspect in Kugbo, AYA Area, Abuja, based on credible intelligence from the DIA. The suspect confessed that he was on his way to deliver a consignment of ammunition to a notorious bandit named Yahaya, who operates in Nasarawa, Jos, and Katsina States. He explained that the consignment had been left by the roadside for him to pick up and transport to Yahaya. The suspect reported that he was paid 70,000 naira for the delivery and was to receive the balance upon completion of the job. Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Yahaya.
Other suspects paraded were Abdullahi Mohammed 'm' 60yrs, Mohammadu Sani 'm' 36yrs both of Kachia local government area of Kaduna state who were notorious kidnappers and have also engaged in armed robbery, terrorism, cattle rustling and they have been operating in Kaduna state. They both of them confessed to these crime and that they have led the operatives of the IRT to their residence and recovered one ak47 rifle, five rounds of live ammunitions, and fifteen empty shells.
FPRO also paraded Haruna Mukailu and Ibrahim Bello. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives of the FID-IRT proceeded to chinge, lafia nassarawa state at about 10 PM on 2nd October 2024. The first suspect, Haruna mukailu was arrested and a conducted search led to the discovery of an Ak47 at his house. Upon interrogation, he confessed to have bought the rifle from an unidentified gunrunner and sold to Bello, his friend at the rate of 1.2 million naira. Haruna led to the arrest of Ibrahim Bello who confessed to sourcing the rifle for one Awwal based in Iqra village just after Kaduna. Investigation is ongoing to apprehend other parties involved.
Also the operatives of the it was reported that suspects gathered at the Chelsea Hotel in Yelwa, Chendam LGA, Plateau State. Locals alerted the IRT operatives, who quickly intervened and apprehended the suspects. During the investigation, it was revealed that Gaptas, a local from Chinge, identified potential targets among the villagers for the gang. The suspects operated with two AK-47 rifles, which remain with their leader, who is currently at large.
"They disclosed that the ransoms collected per victim ranged from 500,000 naira to 7 million naira. Ahmadu Abdulmunmi admitted to using his share of the ransom to buy fertilizer for his farm, while Garba Isa confessed to being part of another kidnapping syndicate in Birkin Lada. The suspects also confessed to kidnapping in various locations, including Gidan Adamu, Darlit Village, Yelwa Village, and Chendam Town, all within Chendam LGA.
On 29 September 2024, operatives from the DFI-IRT, in conjunction with personnel from the military, NPF-DFI-IRT, DSS, and local vigilantes, conducted a special clearance operation in Ankomi Village along the Kaba Agbede Highway in Kogi State. During this operation, the team successfully arrested Ibrahim Shehu, a 30-year-old male from Odepei Village, Kogi State, who is a wanted notorious kingpin involved in armed robbery and kidnapping. Upon interrogation, the suspect confessed to participating in multiple armed robbery, kidnapping, and cattle rustling incidents across Kano, Katsina, Niger, and Kaduna states.
He disclosed that he and his fleeing gang members had collected significant amounts of ransom from their victims. He revealed that his gang was armed with four AK-47 rifles, which were primarily used for their kidnapping and armed robbery operations. He also identified some of his gang members including the gang’s leader who are currently under surveillance to be apprehended. Investigation is in high gear to track and arrest the other fleeing gang members.
On September 30, 2024, at approximately 0500 hours, IRT operatives, acting on credible intelligence from the DIA, arrested a suspect, a native of Mabo Village in Wase LGA, Plateau State, at his residence. During the search, they discovered several exhibits related to his activities. The suspect confessed to being an arms supplier for notorious kidnappers and bandits in Plateau State. He also indicated that the arms found in his house belonged to his friend Marafa, who is currently evading arrest. Other members of his gun-running ring are under intense surveillance.
ACP Adejobi stressed that these operations exemplify the unflinching dedication and commitment of the Nigeria Police Force, under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun to ensure perpetrator of heinous crimes of various degrees are swept away from disrupting the peace of our dear country.
The goal of these initiatives is to establish a substantial decrease in crime rates across the country and the record of significant strides in combating several times of violent crimes such as banditry, kidnapping, armed robbery, and cybercrime.