Abuja Police Command Nabs Kidnappers, One-Chance Robbers, Rapists
2. In line with our constitutional mandate, we are committed to ensuring the safety of Residents and Stakeholders of the FCT.
3. We are not oblivious of the approaching Yuletide season; hence the Command has redoubled its efforts in terms of strategic deployment of men on the major highways, providing diligent patrols (motorized and foot), robust stop and search operations, strategic raids of black spots, tactical land/aerial surveillance, joint operations with sister agencies, collaboration with community stakeholders and other covert means to ensure a crime-free Christmas and New Year celebration within the FCT.
4. It is pertinent to inform you that, the Counter-Kidnapping Operations are still on-going to dislodge the kidnappers’ and their bases. The Command will not leave any stone unturned until we rid the FCT of crime and criminality. In addition to this, members of the public are reminded that the ban on Fireworks/Knock-outs is still in force.
5. I will also use this medium to appeal to the public to ensure that they properly scrutinize domestic applicants such as drivers, house helps and especially security guards before employing them, considering the new trend of crime committed by some of these domestic employees particularly against their employers and their family members.
6. I want to reassure Residents and stakeholders of the FCT that your security is indeed our priority. On this note the Command has made the following notable achievements in the last couple of weeks:
1. SUSPECTS ARRESTED
-ARREST OF THREE (3) KIDNAP SUSPECTS
-ARREST OF THREE (3) ONE CHANCE ROBBERS
-ARREST OF THREE (3) RAPE SUSPECTS
-ARREST OF EIGHT (8) CAR/MOTORCYCLE THIEVES
-ARREST OF FIVE (5) SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS
-ARREST OF FIVE (5) IMPERSONATORS
-ARREST OF SEVENTEEN (17) SUSPECTED CULTISTS
-ARREST OF SIX (6) ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS
-ARREST OF THREE (3) MOBILE PHONE THIEVES
-TOTAL NUMBER OF SUSPECTS: FIFTY-THREE (53)
2. EXHIBIT RECOVERED
-RECOVERY OF EIGHT (8) VEHICLES
-RECOVERY OF TWO (2) FIREARMS (RIFLES)
-RECOVERY OF ONE (1) BERRETTA PISTOL
-RECOVERY OF TEN (10) LIVE CATRIDGES
-RECOVERY OF SIX (6) CUTLASSES
– RECOVERY OF THIRTY-FOUR (34) MASTER KEYS AND
TWO (2) NETWORK JAMMERS
-RECOVERY OF ONE (1) MOTORCYCLE – RELEASED
-RECOVERY OF SEVEN (7) JACK KNIFES
-RECOVERY OF FORTY-SIX (46) BAGS OF INDIAN HEMP
-RECOVERY OF SEVERAL SACHETS OF ILLICIT DRUGS (CODINE AND OTHERS)
-RECOVERY OF SEVERAL CULTISTS OUTFITS INCLUDING BANNERS, INITIATION POTS AND BEADS
– RECOVERY OF ELEVEN (11) SIM CARDS
-RECOVERY OF A RUBBER GUN
– RECOVERY OF THREE (3) PAIRS OF ARMY UNIFORM
-STEEL-LIKE GUN
– CHARMS
ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS
On 8th December 2019, Police operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad during an operation arrested one Muhammed Abubakar ‘m’ 29years along Kwali – Rubochi axis. Exhibits recovered include: several charms in large quantity. The suspect will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
Similarly, on 9th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to Wuye Division arrested one Abideen Bogunbe ‘m’ 42 years and Segun Bamidele ‘m’ 34 years for attempting to kidnap their employer’s ward. The suspects stated that they were cajoled into attempting the kidnap and will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED CAR SNATCHERS
On 5th December, 2019 acting on tip off Police Operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad smashed a syndicate of suspected car thieves at AYA junction Asokoro, the suspects one Mohammed Kabiru ‘m’ 33years, Kabiru Bala ‘m’ 40 years, Abubakar Zubairu ‘m’ 39 years and Bashiru Dahiru ‘m’ 35 years confessed to have stolen over 54 vehicles within the FCT. Exhibits recovered include: One (1) Brown Colour Toyota camry reg no. AA 855 SBN, Red Volkswagen FKY 257 AA, Ash Colour Honda CRV reg no. NFD 246 AA, Green Colour Toyota Avensis BM 290 KWL Thirty-Four(34+) fabricated master keys, Two(2) network jammers, Three(3) sledge hammers, Eleven (11) screw drivers, Two (2) towing ropes, One(1) UBA token, Fourteen (14) spanners, Eleven (11) different sim cards, One (1) brain box, efforts are in place to recover other vechicles.The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED MOTORCYCLE SNATCHERS
On 12th November 2019, Police Operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad during a raid arrested one Muhammed Ibrahim ‘m’ 37 years at Gudu while he was trying to snatch a motorcycle. The suspect stated that he gives his unsuspecting victims a bottle of drink mixed with dizcerperm that eventually knocks out his victims before dispossessing them of their motorcycle. He has so far stolen five (5) motorcycles, one was recovered and efforts are in place to recover others. Exhibits recovered: One (1) Bajaj motorcycle (released to the owner) and a bottle containing the substance. The suspect will be arraigned in court upon after investigation
On 28th November 2019, Police operatives attached to the Anti-Kidnapping Squad during an operation along Suleja axis arrested one Shuaibu Mohammed ‘m’ 25 years, Jamilu Ibrahim ‘m’ 25years and Haruna Ahmadu ‘m’ 27 years a notorious syndicate of motorcycle snatching. The suspects confessed to stealing a total of 20 motorcycles by deceiving their unsuspecting victims. While efforts are on top gear to recover the motorcycles, the suspects will be arraigned in court upon after investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ONE CHANCE ROBBERS
On 11th December, 2019 Police operatives attached to Anti-One Chance unit/Dutse Alhaji Division during a patrol arrested one Godwin Ogbonna ‘m’ 47 years in act of defrauding an unsuspecting victim at Dutse Alhaji market, efforts are in place to apprehend his cohorts. Exhibit recovered: One (1) Black Honda Accord reg no. BR 665 DKA.
On 16th December,2019 Police Operatives attached to the Rapid Response Squad/Anti-One Chance Unit in a joint operation arrested one Steven Vershima ‘m’ 36years and Peter Zugu ‘m’ 25years for one chance robbery at NNPC junction, Kubwa. The suspects were apprehended in the act of defrauding their victim. Exhibit recovered includes: One (1) Nissan Sunny reg no. AV 673 MAG. The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded
On 18th November,2019 Police operatives attached to Anti-One Chance Unit during an operation pursued One chance robbers who attempted to defraud their unsuspecting victim from Kubwa to Dutse Alhaji. The hoodlums escaped but the operatives recovered the Vehicle. Exhibit recovered include: One (1) Green colour Mazda reg no. RBC 864 BV
ARREST OF A RAPE SUSPECTS
On 18th November, 2019 Police operatives attached to Galadimawa Division arrested one Matthew Marcus ‘m’ 18years a security guard defiled the two (2) year old victim at her residence which happens to be his place of work .
On 6th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to the Anti-Rape and Gender unit arrested one Kpoka Paul ‘m’ 43years for defiling a 5years old child at Gwagwa. He stated that the victim was assisting him wash his dishes before he violated her.
On 11th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to Anti-Rape and Gender unit arrested one Ogonna Aja ‘m’ 32years for defiling a 10years Old child at Kuchingoro.
The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF DRUG DEALERS/RECOVERY OF DRUGS
On 26th November,2019 acting on tip off, Police Operatives attached to Anti-Narcotics Squad arrested one Bulus Josiah ‘m’ 33years and Mustapha Ali ‘m’ 22 years were caught in possession of several illicit drugs at AYA junction. Exhibits recovered include: Twelve (12) sachets of Dizapam, Ten (10) tablets of Exuol, 1½ packet of Rohypnol and several packets of dry leaves suspected to be Indian Hemp. Suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
Similarly, on 2nd November, 2019 Police operatives attached to the Anti-Narcotics Squad recovered large quantity of dry leaves suspected to Indian hemp along Kuje axis. Exhibits recovered include: Thirty-two (32) bags of Indian hemp.
On 11th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to the Anti-Narcotics Squad during a raid arrested one Abdulrasheed Yunusa ‘m’ 46years arrested at Area 11, Garki in possession of illicit drugs. He identified himself as the owner of the Unregistered Nissan Sunny containing illicit drugs paraded in November. Exhibit recovered are: Two (2) bottles of Marijuana Seed, Sizeable quantity of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, several untagged illicit drugs and groceries.
In another development, on 12th December,2019 Police operatives attached to Anti-Narcotics Squad arrested one Sunday Adepoju ‘m’ 33years in possession of several wraps of dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.
On 17th December,2019 acting on tip off Police Operatives attached to Kabusa Division arrested one Ignitius Izuoha ‘m’ 45years and Emmanuel Amaefuna ‘m’ 40years in possession of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp. Exhibits recovered include: Fifteen (15) bags of Indian hemp.
The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED IMPERSONATORS
On 19th November, 2019 Police Operatives attached to the Anti-One Chance Unit arrested one Emmanuel Adegene ‘m’ 49 years at Area 1, Garki in possession of Police and Army uniform accessories which he uses to defraud unsuspecting members of the public. Exhibits recovered include: One (1) Army camouflage vest, One (1) Army Bola hat, One (1) Army belt and One (1) Jack knife, one (1) wine colour Toyota Camry KUJ 488 FX.
Similarly, on 22nd October, 2019 one Philip Matthew ‘m’ 23years was arrested at the Guards Brigade Cantonment parading himself as an Army personnel defrauding unsuspecting members of the public before he was handed over to the Special Anti-Robbery squad. Exhibit recovered include an Army Camouflage uniform.
Relatedly on 14th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to Dutse Alhaji Division arrested one Jubril Abdullahi ‘m’ 29years at Dutse Alhaji for impersonating as an officer of the Nigerian Army and victimizing unsuspecting members of the public. Exhibits recovered include: a complete set of camouflage uniform and Bola hat.
On 15th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to Life camp Division/Anti-One Chance unit arrested one Jude Joseph Jella ‘m’ 20years at Life camp Junction impersonating as an Army Personnel and deceiving unsuspecting members of the public. Exhibits recovered include: One(1) complete pair of camouflage uniform, Three (3) bottles of Codine and One knife.
On 8th December, 2019 Police Operatives attached to Anti-One Chance Unit arrested one Sunday Ojo ‘m’ at Jabi for impersonating as a member of the Nigeria Police Force defrauding unsuspecting members of the public. Exhibit recovered: Police Identity Card.
The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS
On 28th October,2019 Police Operatives attached to Nyanya Division and Special Anti-Robbery Squad arrested one Meshach Samuel ‘m’ 23 years , Moses Okojie ‘m’ 24 years and Erasmus Emheniya ‘m’ 24 years for terrorizing Nyanya axis with their nefarious activities. The suspects stated that they belong to the Arrow Vikings Confraternity, efforts are in place to arrest one Kingsley ‘m’ aka kristo papa the leader of the gang. Exhibits recovered include: Six (6) cutlasses, One (1) axe, Several Knifes and charms The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED CULTISTS
On 30th November 2019, Police operatives attached to the Anti-Cultism squad during an operation at Mpape arrested one John Ruth ‘f’ 28 years, Oluwole Dada ‘m’ 23 years, Kehinde Treasure ‘f’ 23 years, Princess Henry ‘f’ 21 years, Gloria Chukwu ‘f’ 28years, Joseph James ‘m’ 22 years, Shuaibu Rufai ‘m’ 25 years, Galadinma Unity ‘m’ 25 years, Onwura Samuel Onis ‘m’ 23years ,Mohammed Jamiu ‘m’ 25years, Joseph Collins ‘m’ 22years,Steven Sunday ‘m’ 23years and Benjamin Okaru ‘m’ 31 years during an initiation party into the Arrow Baga (Vikings) Sarakusa Marine . Exhibits recovered includes; Four (4) Jack knifes, Six (6) red-black beret/face caps, Two (2) red-black 7-logo, Two (2) initiation pots, several clothes badged with the cult emblem, several initiation beads, several red clothes, One (1) large printed banner carrying the Cult name and One (1) rubber gun. The suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
In another development on 4th December 2019, Police Operatives acting on tip off arrested one Solomon Samuel Ngbede ‘m’ 21 years at Idu for masterminding cultists activities within his area. Exibits recovered includes: one (1) Dagger, one (1) Gun-like steel, red and black beret, several outfits that denote cultism. The suspect will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED ARMED ROBBERS
On 9th November, 2019 Police Operatives attached to Gwarimpa Division arrested one Usman Dikko ‘m’ 24 years, Segun Adigun ‘m’ 33 years, Sunday Haruna ‘m’ 26 years and Okafor Chimezie ‘m’ 26 years a robbery syndicate after they robbed their victim at Gwarimpa. The swift response of the operatives led to the recovery of items stolen by the suspects, however, efforts are in place to arrest two members of the syndicate still at large with Cutlasses. Exhibits recovered: Two (2) HP laptops. The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation
. In another development on 29th November,2019 Police operatives attached to Kubwa Division during an operation arrested one Ibrahim Lawal ‘m’ 20 years and Muktari Nura ‘m’ 20 years while they attacked a hotel in Kubwa. The suspects stated that they are members of a 10-man syndicate that terrorize customers of the hotel and dispossess of their possession. Exhibit recovered: one (1) Knife. While efforts are in place to apprehend others, the suspects will be arraigned in court as soon as investigation is concluded.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED PHONE SNATCHERS
On 2nd November, 2019 Police operatives attached to Utako Division on raid arrested one Micheal Bassey 27 years, Jeremiah Macdonald 22 years ,Abdullahi Sani, Emmanuel Omachi and Toheeb Mustapha 24 years an all male phone snatching syndicate along Berger, Wuye and Karimo axis. The suspects will be arraigned upon conclusion of investigation.
RECOVERY OF FIREARMS
On 20th November, 2019 Police Operatives attached to during an operation at Gwagwalada axis recovered firearms from assailants. The assailants fled upon sighting the tactically positioned Officers. Exhibits recovered are: One (1) AK 47 rifle, One (1) Berreta Pistol, Ten (10) live catridges and One (1) Pump action rifle
CP Bala Ciroma
Commissioner of Police
FCT Abuja
