NSCDC Arrests 20 Suspects for Kidnapping, Murder, Armed Robbery, Recover Firearms
Operatives of the Special Intelligence Squad (SIS) of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), under the leadership of Commandant General Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi, have arrested 20 suspected criminals involved in kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, terrorism, vandalism, and fraud across Nasarawa, Benue, Ondo, and Plateau States.
The Public Relations Officer of the Corps, Chief Superintendent of Corps (CSC) Afolabi Babawale, disclosed this while parading the suspects on Wednesday evening at the NSCDC National Headquarters in Abuja.
According to Babawale, the arrests were made following a series of coordinated sting operations conducted by the SIS between October and November 2025.
He explained that eight (08) suspects were apprehended for kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder; two (02) for terrorism linked to recent communal attacks in Benue State; five (5) for receiving and buying stolen goods; two (02) for vandalism and theft of public property, including electrical installations; and three (03) others for various fraudulent activities.
Items recovered during the operations include two AK-47 rifles, two G-3 rifles, 65 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, a Toyota Corolla LE (2010 model), four (04) stolen motorcycles, electrical wire installations, television sets, mobile phones, charms, and knives.
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CSC Babawale revealed that the CG’s SIS also dismantled several kidnapping and terrorism networks operating in Nasarawa, Benue, and Plateau States. Acting on credible intelligence, operatives on October 15, 2025, arrested two notorious suspects — Ibrahim Hudu (30) and Hassan Ibrahim (23) — in Lafia, Nasarawa State.
Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in multiple cases of armed robbery, kidnapping, and murder of victims even after ransom payments were made. Their victims included Mr. Obasanjo H. Audu and Mr. Muhammad Yaka, a farmer who was executed after recognizing one of the gang members.
Further investigation revealed that Hassan Ibrahim also participated in the bloody attacks that claimed several lives in Yelwata community, Benue State.
In another operation, NSCDC operatives arrested suspects for vandalizing and illegally connecting electrical installations to residential buildings, as well as extorting residents through the fraudulent collection of electricity bills. One of the suspects, Mohammed Aliyu (23), was apprehended for vandalism, assault, and causing grievous bodily harm.
Other suspects, Babawale added, were identified as major receivers and buyers of stolen properties from armed robbers and kidnappers.
Reaffirming the Corps’ resolve to rid the country of criminal elements, CSC Babawale said the NSCDC, under Commandant General Audi, remains steadfast in protecting the lives and properties of law-abiding citizens.
“The Corps will continue to wage an unrelenting war against all forms of criminality to safeguard the lives and properties of Nigerians,” he assured.
He also appealed to members of the public to support the NSCDC and other security agencies with credible and actionable intelligence to enhance national security.
Babawale further stated that all suspects would be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
By PRNigeria
