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