Bala Ciroma FCT Police
Commissioner
Bala Ciroma FCT Police
Commissioner
FCT Police Command Nabs 13 Members of Kidnapping
Syndicates and Other Dangerous Criminals
It is pertinent to inform the public that the Command has
commenced a special joint operation to address emerging crimes and
also beef up security across the Federal Capital Territory. This is
part of effort adopted by the Command to address emerging incidents
of kidnapping that was recorded in some remote communities that are
surrounded by difficult terrain.
3. The Command has also reviewed its crime fighting measure
across FCT, it is also deploying proactive and result oriented
measures that will go a long way in tackling the emerging security
concerns.
4. Suffice it to state that, the Command while collaborating
with other security agencies to address the recent security
concerns is also leveraging on the ample benefits of community
policing to engage, solicit for the support and collaboration of
residents and stakeholders in various communities.
5. On behalf of the Command, I wish to appreciate the
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Mohammed Abubakar Adamu NPM mni
and the Honourable Minister of FCT, Mallam Muhammed Musa Bello for
standing as pillar of support and providing the Command with
necessary logistics to carry-out the ongoing operations.
6. While reassuring FCT residents of the Command’s unwavering
commitment to the protection of lives, property and provision of
quality security service delivery, I wish to inform the public that
the Command in the last couple of weeks has made notable
achievement in its crime fighting effort. The following are,
however, worthy of mention:-
1. SUSPECTS ARRESTED
ARREST OF TWENTY-0NE (21) ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS
ARREST OF EIGHT (8) SUSPECTED CAR SNATCHERS
ARREST FOURTEEN (14) SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS
ARREST OF FIVE (5) SUSPECTED DRUG PEDDLERS
ARREST OF ONE (1) SUSPECTED FRAUDSTER
TOTAL NUMBER OF SUSPECTS: FORTY-NINE (49)
2. EXHIBITS RECOVERED
RECOVERY OF RECOVERY OF SEVEN (7) FIREARMS
RECOVERY OF TWO (2) LIVE AMMUNITIONS
RECOVERY OF TWELVE (12) CARS
RECOVERY OF TWELVE (16) CUTLASSES
RECOVERY OF CHARMS AND OTHER EXHIBITS
ARREST OF SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS
The recent Joint Operation launched by the security agencies to
address emerging security concerns in parts of the Federal Capital
Territory, especially the cases of kidnapping at some rural
communities has begun to yield positive results. So far, a total of
ten (10) persons reasonably suspected to be working with the
syndicates behind this criminal act have been arrested and are
currently under investigations. The suspects who were arrested
around Rubochi, Kuje, Kwali and Abaji axis are:
i. Mohammad Umar ‘m’ 22 years
ii. Mohammed Abdusalam ‘m’ 18 years
iii. Abdullahi Bashir ‘m’ 17 years
iv. Abdulrazak Ibrahim ‘m’ 20 years
v. Ibrahim Dogosika ‘m’ 20 years
vi. Idris Ori ‘m’ 30 years
vii. Friday Taiye ‘m’ 22 years
viii. Abdullahi Ibrahim ‘m’ 30 years
ix. Garba Abubakar ‘m’ 25 years
x. Abdullahi Mohammed ‘m’ 35 years
Sequel to the ongoing investigation into a reported kidnap
incident at Asokoro on 14th September, 2019, Police detectives from
the Command Anti-Kidnapping Squad have arrested one Saadu Abubakar
‘m’ 23 years in connection with the incident. The suspect was
arrested around Apo after the phone number used for the criminal
act was traced to him. The Command is making concerted effort to
arrest other persons involved in the criminal act.
Similarly, on 3rd October, 2019 following a tip-off Police
detectives from the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad have arrested
one Isiaku Shuiabu ‘m’ 20 years and Husseini Chiroma ‘m’ 45 years
suspected to be members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate
operating around Gargwada in Kuje area Council. The suspects were
arrested at their hideout in a forest in Gwagwalada axis. The
suspects have given useful information about some of their criminal
activities in the axis. One single barrel Dane gun and one cutlass
were recovered from the syndicate as exhibits.
In another development, Police detectives following a complaint
have arrested one Opoma Bello Terry ‘m’ 24 years who specialize in
sending threat messages to his unsuspecting victims through
electronic mail. The suspect who operates from Lagos State sends
messages to his victims threatening to assassinate or kidnap them
if some specified amount of money is not paid to a designated bank
account. During interrogation, he confessed that he is also a yahoo
boy who only hunts for wealthy and highly placed personalities. He
also noted that he hides under the said guise to extort money from
his victim. The exhibits recovered from him include one laptop, one
phone and some Nigerian and Ghanian mobile network SIM cards. He
will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion of
investigation.
ARREST OF ARMED ROBBERY SUSPECTS/ RECOVERY OF SNATCHED CARS
Following separate coordinated operations launched by the Command
to check car theft, Eleven (11) suspected stolen cars have been
recovered from three notorious car snatching syndicates operating
in some parts of Abuja. Some notorious suspects arrested in
connection with the crime include: Suleiman Isa, Paul Emmanuel,
Vandi Audu, Safiyanu Sale, Charles Ugwu, Biliya Uba, Michael
Emmanuel Chibueze and Chinwe Ubani all male. The exhibits recovered
from the smashed syndicates are: one silver colour Toyota Corolla
with registration number AAA 618 DK, ash colour Toyota Corolla with
reg. no. KRD 737 BG, golden colour Toyota Camry with reg. no. LND
952 CN, blue colour Toyota corolla with reg. no. KUJ 492 BE, dark
blue Peugeot 406 with reg. no. FGE 50 BF, one Mazda 626 no
registration no., golden colour Toyota Camry reg. no. LKJ 660 AV,
green colour Toyota Camry reg. no. HD 573 ABC, maroon colour Toyota
Sienna reg. no. SAN 444 AU and silver colour Peugeot 307 no
registration number. Also recovered from one of the smashed car
snatching syndicates is one locally fabricated pistol used for
their operations.
ARREST OF SUSPECTED DRUG DEALERS/ RECOVERY OF FAKE DRUGS
Following a tip off, Police operatives from this Command have
arrested one Chukwudi Okeke ‘m’ at Wazobia Park Zuba in possession
of two large Ghana-must-go bags containing fake tramadol tablets.
The drugs which comprise of paracetamol and Diclofenac were
packaged in Tramadol branded packs. Relatedly, one Ibrahim Aminu,
Mohammed Husseini, Ehis Adi and Okanu Kingsley all male have been
arrested by police operatives for trading on illicit drugs. The
suspects were arrested at Orozo, Area 11, Lugbe Car wash and
Asokoro. The exhibits recovered from them include: wraps of dried
leaves suspected to be Indian hemp and some bottles of fake codeine
syrup. The suspects will be arraigned in court upon the conclusion
of investigation.
ARREST OF ARMED ROBERRY SUSPECTS/RECOVERY OF FIREARMS
On 7th October, 2019 at about 1900hrs acting on information Police
Operatives attached to the Command Special Anti-Robbery Squad
(SARS) arrested one Danladi Saidu ‘m’ 22 years, Dauda Isa ‘m’ 23
years, Rilwan Tijani ‘m’ 25 years, Danjuma Alhassan 23years and
Bilaminu Lawal 18 years at their hideout in Dei-dei while planning
to carry out a major armed robbery operation. Three of the suspects
have also confessed to their membership of cult group. The exhibits
recovered includes two (2) pump action riffles, one(1) locally
fabricated pistol, two(2) cartridges, an unregistered Gulf vehicle
used for their operations and charms. The suspects will be
arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
In another development, on 2nd October, 2019 at about 0200hrs
Police operatives from Bwari Division while responding to a
distress call arrested five notorious armed robbery suspects at a
robbery scene in Kuchiko community. The suspects, Samson Bitrus ‘m’
22yrs, Dogara Bitrus ‘m’ 18 years, Ibrahim Abdulamin ‘m’ 18 years
and Sani Usman ‘m’ 20 years were arrested in possession of the
following exhibits: Six (6) cutlasses, one (1) long knife, one (1)
iron cutter, torch light, five (5) school bags and one bed sheet.
The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of
investigation.
Similarly, On 6th October, 2019 at about 0800hrs acting on tip
off, Police Operatives arrested one Chinedu Ebuka Okafor ‘m’ 23
years, Babangida Ali ‘m’ 22 years, Uzaifa Abdullahi ‘m’ 24 years,
Maina Bello ‘m’ 20 years and Bashiru Idris ‘m’ 23 years at their
hideout where they were plotting to rob a Bakery in Gwagwalada. The
following exhibits were recovered from the suspects: six (6)
cutlasses, fifteen (15) torches, six (6) necklaces, clothes and
household items.
In another development, seven armed robbery suspects terrorizing
parts of Gwagwalada have also been arrested by Police operatives
following a discreet investigation. Two (2) pump action rifles and
three cutlasses were recovered from the suspects as exhibits. The
suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of
investigation.
ARREST OF FRAUDSTER
On 15th September,2019 at about 1750hrs, following a discreet
investigation, police operatives attached to the Command Anti-One
chance Unit have arrested one Omale Ahmed ‘m’ 29 years who poses as
a customer to defraud delivery companies. The suspect is notorious
for taking delivery of goods he purchased online without making
payment for it. When the ordered goods are delivered to him, the
suspect presents a fabricated screenshot alert, stored in his
phone, to the delivery agent as a confirmation of his payment for
the product. The exhibits recovered from him include: three (3)
sets of oven, four(4) pairs of shoes, household items and clothes
valued at about Five Hundred Thousand (N 500,000). He will be
arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigation.
ARREST OF A FAKE POLICE OFFICER
Following complaints received that a suspected young man has been
parading himself as a Police officer and duping unsuspecting
members of the public, Police detectives from this Command carried
out a discreet investigation that led to the arrest of one John
Tersoo ‘m’. It is pertinent to state that suspect who has never
served in the Nigeria Police Force has been defrauding unsuspecting
members of the public under the pretense that he is an Assistant
Superintendent of Police. The suspect will be arraigned in court
upon the conclusion of investigation.
Bala Ciroma
FCT Commissioner of Police