The Federal Capital Territory Administration Minister, Nyesom Wike, has announced a N20 million reward for the capture of two notorious kidnappers, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim, who have been causing havoc in the nation’s capital.
These suspects, hailing from Niger State, are allegedly behind the kidnapping of two defense personnel at an Army Estate and various prominent individuals in Abuja. Additionally, they are believed to be part of a gang responsible for the murder of a district head in Abuja and the abduction of residents in Kabusa, Kutu, and surrounding villages within the FCT.
Wike made this declaration during a meeting with FCT Commissioner of Police, Bennett Igweh, at the parade of 23 criminal suspects held at the FCT Police Command Headquarters in Garki, Abuja, on Wednesday.
He emphasized the urgency of apprehending the suspects, urging authorities to track them down “dead or alive” to prevent them from causing further harm. Wike underscored his administration’s commitment to ensuring the safety of FCT residents by denying criminals any leeway.
Furthermore, Wike directed his attention to the specific individuals still at large, pledging the N20 million bounty for their capture. He asserted that anyone who successfully locates and hands over Adamu and Ibrahim would receive the reward.
In summary, the Minister’s announcement reflects a determined stance against criminal activity and a proactive measure to enhance security within the FCT.
Speaking earlier, the police boss noted that the seven suspects were arrested in Pyankasa, Tudun Wada, and Ketti village, by a combined team of operatives of the Utako Divisional Headquarters and the Anti-Kidnapping team, following credible intelligence.
“However, we are still looking for two remaining members of the gang, Dahiru Adamu and Abu Ibrahim whose wives were arrested while they were about to receive a N9 million ransom on behalf of their husbands who are on the run,” the Commissioner stated.
“Members of this gang of kidnappers who have been giving the FCT sleepless nights and are on the wanted list of the command for a long time, have now been arrested. They are responsible for the kidnapping of five victims in Federal Mortgage Housing Estate, Kabusa, three persons at Ketti village, Fulani residence of Alhaji Sani, the abduction of a woman and her gate man in Kabusa Estate, one Mr Sunday Zakwai and four others. They equally killed a district head. And two staff members were kidnapped at the Defence Estate, Kabusa.”
During the parade, the CP noted that a total of 23 suspects were arrested, while N9 million, six AK-47 rifles, bulletproof vests, and a locally-fabricated walkie-talkie, were recovered from them.
Igweh added that a total of 23 suspects, including one-chance criminals, and eight notorious armed robbers, were arrested, while N9million, six AK-47 rifles, bulletproof vests, and a locally-fabricated walkie-talkie, were recovered from them.
