Operatives of the Police Special Tactical Squad and the Intelligence Response Team of the Department of Force Intelligence on Wednesday paraded a total of 54 suspects arrested for kidnapping, armed robbery, gun running and murder among other crimes.
The suspects include one Auwal Abdullahi who confessed involvement in the kidnapping of some students of Federal Government College, Yauri, in Kebbi State. The students were subsequently taken to Dansadsu forest in Zamfara state
Giving details of the operations, the Force PRO said, “On the 8th of August 2023, while acting on credible intelligence, our personnel arrested two individuals, one Abdulmalik Abdurrahman from Kano State and Umaru Musa from Kaduna State, in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. “This operation not only led to the apprehension of the suspects but also resulted in the recovery of critical evidence; including an iPhone 12 belonging to the victim, forged documents, fake gold-plated bars, and a single-barrel rifle.
“Another notable operstion is the arrest of Lamido Wakili, aged 35, on the 7th of September 2023, at approximately 10am. This operation took place in Jomaku village, Karim Lamido LGA of Taraba State, and it followed credible intelligence regarding Lamido Wakili’s involvement in criminal activities. “During this operation, the Police recovered, one AK-47 rifle bearing breach number 56360611624X16, fourteen rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, and a distinctive blue-colored Bajaj motorcycle.
“Also, on the 7th of September 2023, at approximately 10:30am, vigilant operatives of th DFI-STS received crucial intelligence that led to the apprehension of one Abdullazeez Muktar Giwa, aged 35, in Kaduna State. “Swiftly responding to the report, the operatives of the DFI-STS, armed with valuable intelligence, embarked on a mission to track down the stolen vehicle.
“Mr. Simon was found in possession of what appeared to be dry leaves suspected to be Indian hemp, a substance prohibited by law. He was apprehended at Apo roundabout, precisely at about 02:57am.