The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded a major breakthrough in its ongoing war against banditry, with the arrest of five wanted and notorious banditry suspects and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition.
The operation, which was led by the Commander of the Scorpion Squad, was carried out between September 20 and 28, 2025, following an intensive intelligence-driven manhunt. The suspects, who have been on the Police and other security agencies’ wanted list for their roles in several high-profile kidnappings across the North Central, North West, and North East regions, were tracked to Nasarawa State, where they were apprehended.
According to a statement by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the arrested suspects include:
1. Abdullahi Garuba a.k.a. Alhaji Ore, male, 40 years
2. Yusuf Inuwa a.k.a. Alhaji Dabunda, male, 59 years
3. David Kaika a.k.a. Baba, male, 29 year
4. Baba Imaji, female, 36 years
5. Ibrahim Nasiru a.k.a. Pepper, male
Recovered Exhibits:
During the operation, police recovered a substantial quantity of arms and ammunition from the suspects, including:
2,186 rounds of live 7.62 x 39mm AK-47 ammunition
Two AK-47 rifles with obliterated serial numbers
One locally fabricated pistol with two live cartridges
SP Adeh revealed that all five suspects have confessed to their crimes during interrogation and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
Speaking on the development, Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ajao S. Adewale, psc, mnips, praised the gallantry and professionalism of the officers involved in the operation. He assured residents that the Command remains committed to ridding the FCT and its environs of crime and criminality, while urging the public to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement agencies.
“We encourage members of the public to report suspicious movements and activities through our emergency lines to help us respond swiftly and effectively,” CP Adewale said.
The public can reach the Command through the following numbers: 08061581938, 08032003913, or the Complaint Response Unit (CRU): 08107314192.
The police also confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track and apprehend other members of the gang who are currently on the run.