FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts

By: Zagazola Makama

The Nigerian Police Force(NPF), FCT Command has arrested five suspects linked to the kidnapping of the Village Head of Dagachi Hamlet, Yuda Garba, and five others in Ungwan Pawa Dnako Village along Igu Road.

It was gathered that at about 6:30 AM on March 11, 2025, 15 armed hoodlums had invaded the village earlier that night, abducting the victims.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that a joint team of police officers, hunters, and vigilantes were immediately dispatched to the scene, where they conducted a thorough search of the surrounding bushes.

The sources said that preliminary investigations revealed that the villagers had recently sold their farmlands, and there were reports of suspicious individuals, believed to be Fulani settlers, arriving in the area.

As a result of the ongoing operation, five suspects identified as Abdullahi Idris, Tambaya Idris, Haruna Tukur, Umar U. Haruna, and Nasiru Haruna have been arrested in connection with the crime.

Meanwhile, efforts are being intensified to rescue the kidnapped victims and track down the fleeing suspects.

FCT Police Arrest Five Suspects Over Village Head’s Kidnapping, Intensify Rescue Efforts

Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

By: Zagazola Makama

Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have neutralized two notorious kidnappers and recovered ammunition in Kuru and Turu, Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation, conducted as part of Operation Lafiyan Jama’a, targeted criminal elements hiding in the area.

During the raid, troops engaged the criminals in a firefight, forcing them to retreat toward high ground. Two suspects, identified as Aminu Shuaibu and Yusuf, were captured. A search of their possession revealed 18 rounds of 7.62mm (Special) ammunition and nine rounds of 5.56 x 45mm ammunition.

Preliminary interrogation revealed that the suspects had participated in the March 9 kidnapping of a woman in Rantya, Jos South LGA. They also admitted to possessing weapons at their hideout and offered to lead troops to recover them.

However, while being escorted to the location, the suspects attempted to disarm a soldier and were neutralized. Troops also recovered several cows suspected to have been rustled by the criminals.

The animals have been moved to a secured location for safekeeping until their rightful owners are identified.

Troops Neutralize 2 Kidnappers, Recover Ammunition in Plateau

Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects

Troops of 3 Division, Nigerian Army, under Operation Safe Haven have rescued two kidnapped victims in the outskirts of Josho Village, Daffo District, Bokkos Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the operation was carried out at about 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday following credible intelligence on the location of the victims.

Upon sighting the troops, the kidnappers abandoned their captives and fled into the bush. A search of their hideout led to the rescue of two female victims, identified as 11-year-old Nanbam Adamu and Dorcas Wantu, both from Mbor Village in Mushere District, Bokkos LGA.

The victims were debriefed and handed over to their uncle, Mr. Caleb Mantau, to reunite them with their families.

Meanwhile, troops have launched a follow-up operation to track down and neutralize the fleeing kidnappers.

Troops Rescue Two Kidnapped Girls in Plateau, Pursue Fleeing Suspects