Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command have arrested a notorious kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi a.k.a. “Zomo” in Doma Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson of the command, SP Ramhan Nansel, who confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, August 24, 2025 said the suspect is responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma LGA.
According to the PPRO, the suspect attempted to stab the police officers but was overpowered and arrested.
Zomo led detectives to their hideout where arms, ammunition, and NSCDC uniforms were recovered.
“The relentless onslaught against criminals in Nasarawa State has yielded another major breakthrough, as operatives of the Nigeria Police Force attached to Doma Division have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi a.k.a. “Zomo” (male), of Yelwa village, responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma Local Government Area and its environs,” the statement read.
The suspect, who narrowly escaped arrest last month when his gang members were apprehended, finally ran out of luck. During a clearance operation at Doka forest, eagle-eyed operatives spotted him.
“In a desperate bid to evade capture, he pulled a knife to attack the officers but was swiftly overpowered and arrested.
“Upon interrogation, Zomo led detectives to their hideout at Alagye village, Doma, where the following dangerous exhibits were recovered: one pump-action rifle (Breech No. P331551), one locally made AK-47 rifle with magazine, two live ammunition and five cartridges, one knife and a rope, two Tecno handsets and a pair of NSCDC uniforms
In a separate sting operation, based on credible intelligence, undercover operatives attached to Awe Area Command stormed Gidan Taku village, Wuse Chiefdom, Awe LGA, and arrested five suspected members of a notorious 10-man kidnapping syndicate.
The suspects include: Michael Ato (m), Richard Ato (m), Alom Bernard (m), Hangior Ato (m) and Jacob Hunde a.k.a. Okocha (m).
Investigations revealed that the syndicate masterminded the kidnapping of Blessing John (f), of Gidan Makaranta village, Wuse.
Two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and one live ammunition were recovered from them.
Further investigation uncovered that in April 2024, the same gang abducted the victim’s husband, John Ada Kuje (m), collecting ransom before releasing him.
The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, has commended the gallant officers for their courage and professionalism. He charged them to intensify the heat on criminals until the state is completely free of kidnappers and armed robbers.
All arrested suspects have been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation and prosecution.
