POLICE ARRESTS 6 MEMBERS KIDNAPPING SYNDICATE DURING COORDINATED OPERATION
By Oki Samson, Trek Africa Newspaper
The police has recorded a great feat following the successful arrest of a 6-man notorious armed robbery and kidnapping syndicate linked to several violent crimes in Ondo and Ekiti axis of the South-Western part of the country.
The Force Police Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba, disclosed this in a press statement and confirmed the arrests.
He said the arrest followed the trailing and arrest of one 60-year old Umar Mohammed, who had been on the wanted list of the Police for transporting firearms and ammunition on behalf of notorious criminals, who have carried out major operations in the South-West States.
CP Mba revealed further investigations by the Police team led to the arrest of five of his gang members – Umar Abubakar, 22, Muhammed Bello, 52, Sale Lawali, 25, Usman Muhammed, 20 and Musa Ibrahim, 53.
He said the suspects were all men that utilize the weapons he provided to carry out series of kidnapping and armed robbery operations in the country.
Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has expressed confidence that no stone would be left unturned until all public spaces are reclaimed from criminal elements and a comfortable level of public safety and security achieved in all parts of the country.
He enjoined citizens to continue to support the Police and the security community as they carry out the tasks of returning our country to the path of peace and security.
“All the suspects will be charged to Court on completion of investigations.” CP Mba said.
