FCT police arrest suspected kidnap kingpin linked to m8rder of pastor and father of three

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested a second key suspect in connection with a series of high-profile kidnappings across Abuja and neighbouring states. 

Police sources told security analyst, Zagazola Makama that the suspect’s arrest which was effected on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at about 4:30 p.m., followed the earlier apprehension of one Y’au Shittu, 27, on June 13. 

Acting on forensic intelligence, operatives of the Command’s Scorpion Squad led by ACP Victor O. Godfrey tracked and arrested one Sale Usman, 30, a native of Niger State and resident of Shishipe village, Mpape. 

Police sources said the suspect is a notorious kidnapper linked to multiple abductions, including the kidnapping and subsequent m8rder of a pastor, the abduction of a woman for whom N10 million ransom was paid, and the kidnapping of three children during which their father was k!lled for resisting the criminals. 

During interrogation, Usman reportedly confessed to his involvement in the crimes and provided critical information on the identities and whereabouts of other fleeing gang members. 

A dagger was recovered during the arrest, and efforts are ongoing to recover more weapons and apprehend the remaining suspects.