Police raid hideout of kidnapping syndicate in FCT- Nasarawa, recover arms, livestock 

The Nigeria Police have raided the hideout of a notorious kidnapping syndicate responsible for a series of abductions and killings along the Federal Capital Territory, FCT–Nasarawa border communities.

This is contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anietie Iniedu, on Tuesday.

Iniedu disclosed that in a coordinated intelligence-led operations conducted between 24th and 26th June 2026, operatives of the Force Intelligence Department–Special Tactical Squad arrested two suspected members of the notorious kidnapping syndicate during operations in Gbagalape (FCT) and Mararaba (Nasarawa State).

He identified the suspects as Buhari Adamu (25) and Abubakar Saidu (28), suspects believed to have played active roles in several violent attacks, kidnappings, and murders within the FCT–Nasarawa axis.

According to him, preliminary investigations linked the syndicate to the deadly attack carried out on 16th May 2026 at Gbagalape Community, a border settlement between the FCT and Nasarawa State, during which several residents were abducted, while others were killed or sustained gunshot injuries.

The Force spokesman further noted that the attack also led to the murder of multiple victims after ransom demands were made.

“Following the arrests, operatives stormed the gang’s hideout at Gbagalape Hills, where one AK-47 rifle, twenty-two (22) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, fourteen (14) cows, and three (3) sheep suspected to be proceeds of criminal activities were recovered.

“The suspects have made statements aiding ongoing investigations, while efforts are ongoing to apprehend other fleeing members of the criminal gang,” he said.