The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has arrested five notorious bandit leaders accused of spearheading kidnapping and armed robbery operations in Abuja and neighbouring states.
The suspects, long on the police wanted list, were apprehended in Nasarawa State between September 20 and 28, 2025, during a raid led by the Commander of the Scorpion Squad.
A significant cache of arms, ammunition, and operational motorcycles was also seized.
FCT Police spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, confirmed the arrest on Monday, naming the suspects as Abdullahi Garuba (aka Alhaji Ore), 40; Yusuf Inuwa (aka Alhaji Dabunda), 59; David Kaika (aka Baba), 29; Baba Imaji, 36; and Ibrahim Nasiru (aka Pepper).
Items recovered include 2,186 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition, two rifles with defaced serial numbers, a locally made pistol with cartridges, and five motorcycles.
“All suspects have confessed to their crimes and will be charged to court after investigations,” Adeh said, adding that efforts are ongoing to track down other fleeing gang members.
FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Adewale, commended the operatives for the successful operation and assured residents of continued crackdowns on criminal gangs in the territory.
The Command also urged residents to support ongoing security efforts by reporting suspicious activities through its emergency hotlines.