FCT police arrest notorious kidnapping kingpin, recover weapon

FCT police arrest notorious kidnapping kingpin, recover weapon

By; Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force(NPF), FCT command has arrested a second key suspect in connection with a series of high-profile kidnappings across Abuja and neighbouring states.

Police sources told Zagazola Makama that he arrest, which was effected on June 17 at about 4:30 p.m., followed the earlier apprehension of one Y’au Shittu, 27, on June 13. Acting on forensic intelligence, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad led by ACP Victor O. Godfrey tracked and arrested one Sale Usman, 30, a native of Niger State and resident of Shishipe village, Mpape.

Police sources said the suspect is a notorious kidnapper linked to multiple abductions, including the kidnapping and subsequent murder of a pastor, the abduction of a woman for whom ₦10 million ransom was paid, and the kidnapping of three children during which their father was killed for resisting the criminals.

During interrogation, Usman reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crimes and provided critical information on the identities and whereabouts of other fleeing gang members.

A dagger was recovered during the arrest, and efforts are ongoing to recover more weapons and apprehend the remaining suspects.

FCT police arrest notorious kidnapping kingpin, recover weapon