Operatives of the Nigeria Police Force have killed seven suspected kidnappers and nine armed robbers in the last two months in the Federal Capital Territory.
Investigation also showed that police operatives also arrested 300 suspects and recovered a significant cache of arms, ammunition, and illicit substances between January 1st to February 28th, 2025.
Speaking on this, the commissioner of police, FCT, CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu stated that the command deployed specialized tactical teams to raid identified criminal hideouts and black spots across the FCT.
According to him, these operations covered high-risk areas, like: Dei-Dei, Karu, Gwarinpa, Jikwoyi, Karimo and Maitama.
According to him, “In a decisive move against banditry and kidnapping, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the command conducted clearance operations in known bandit routes and kidnappers’ hideouts.
“During these special operations, seven kidnappers were neutralized, while several others were arrested. These proactive measures have significantly disrupted the activities of criminal elements operating along these notorious corridors.
“As a result of these sustained efforts, 300 suspects were apprehended and are currently undergoing thorough profiling and screening. Those found culpable will be charged to court, ensuring that justice is served, while those cleared of wrongdoing will be duly released.”
He also said the total number of armed robbers arrested were 59; total number of kidnappers and informants arrested were ten and total number of cultists arrested were 16.
