By Augustine Ehikioya
Cracking down on crimes, the FCT Police Command has tracked down and arrested five notorious and wanted banditry suspects.
In the same move, it recovered arms and ammunition.
A statement by SP Josephine Adeh, Police Public Relations Officer, FCT Police Command, and made available to Security Watch Africa (SWA), said the operation was led by the Commander Scorpion Squad on the 20th September through 28th September, 2025.
“The suspects are responsible for several kidnappings in the North Central, North West, and North East regions of the country, and have been on the wanted list of the Police and other security agencies.
“They were tracked to Nasarawa, where they were arrested.
The suspects are:
1. Abdullahi Garuba a.k.a. Alhaji Ore, male, 40 years
2. Yusuf Inuwa a.k.a. Alhaji Dabunda, male, 59 years
3. David Kaika a.k.a. Baba, male, 29 years
4. Baba Imaji, female, 36 years
5. Ibrahim Nasiru a.k.a. Pepper, male
The statement disclosed that the exhibits recovered from the suspects included:
• 2,186 rounds of live 7.62 x 39mm AK-47 ammunition
• Two (2) AK-47 rifles with obliterated serial numbers
• One (1) locally fabricated pistol with two (2) live cartridges
• Five (5) operational motorcycles used by the suspects
All suspects, it added, have confessed to their crimes and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
“Efforts are ongoing to track and arrest their other gang member currently on the run.
“While commending the bravery and gallantry of the officers, the CP Ajao S. Adewale reassured the public of his continued efforts to rid the FCT and its environs of crime and criminality.
“Members of the public are encouraged to continue to partner with the Police by reporting suspicious activities through the Command’s emergency lines: 08061581938, 08032003913, or the CRU: 08107314192.” the statement stated.
