The recent launch of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) under IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun marks a significant win in FCT security.
In collaboration with various units, the Squad apprehended 16 criminals, including three notorious Bwari-based kidnappers.
The breakthrough came with the arrest of three (3) Bwari-based kidnappers: Idris Ishaku (27), Bala Umar (27), and Dahiru Salisu (27). This trio had been responsible for a spate of armed robberies and kidnappings in the Bwari Local Government Area and other parts of the FCT.
Today, they were paraded alongside thirteen (13) other suspects arrested for various crimes.
Among the achievements highlighted was the prevention of a kidnap attempt involving the abduction of a victim and his Hilux Van. Through an intelligence-driven investigation, the victim was rescued, and a substantial amount of arms and ammunition was recovered.
This proactive move by the police and The Special Intervention Squad (SIS) underscores their commitment to thwarting criminal activities and ensuring the safety of citizens in the nation’s capital.
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In another operation, Everest Magaji, a gunrunner, was intercepted by operatives of the DFI-IRT office during negotiations with notorious bandits for the illicit purchase and supply of firearms and ammunition. The operation resulted in the recovery of eleven (11) pistols and two (2) pump-action guns.
The Inspector-General urges all citizens to remain vigilant, report any suspicious activities promptly, and contribute to the collective effort to make the country safe.
