The superior firepower of the tactical teams led to the neutralization of six members of the kidnapping syndicate, and the four victims were rescued unharmed.
Police Neutralise Wanted Kidnap Kingpin – Separate operations conducted by members of the Nigerian Police Force affiliated with the Abia State Command and the Nasarawa State Command have resulted in the recovery of four abducted victims and the killing of six criminals in ferocious gunfights.
These actions are being taken to combat abduction and violent crimes in the country. In a statement released on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, it was revealed that during the operations, a prominent kidnapping kingpin known as “Honor” met his end.
Additionally, multiple firearms and ammunition were collected, and some of the criminals managed to escape with bullet wounds.
The statement reads, “On March 9, 2025, at approximately 09:30 am, the Abia State Police Command received reports of four individuals kidnapped while driving their Toyota RAV4 along New Umuahia Road, Obingwa.
“Leveraging credible intelligence, the Command’s tactical team located the kidnappers’ hideout on March 14, 2025, in a three-bedroom bungalow in Osokwa, Osisioma LGA.
“Upon arrival, the operatives faced heavy gunfire from the kidnappers. However, the superior firepower of the tactical teams led to the neutralization of six members of the kidnapping syndicate, and the four victims were rescued unharmed.
“The operation also resulted in the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, six magazines, and thirty-four rounds of live ammunition.
“The rescued victims were promptly taken to the Police Hospital for medical attention.
“In a parallel effort, the Nasarawa State Police Command, in collaboration with the Nigerian Army and local vigilante groups, successfully neutralized a notorious kidnapper known as Abdullahi, alias “Honor,” during a joint security operation in Akwanga on March 14, 2025.”
On March 12, IREPORT247NEW reported that the FCT Police Command has successfully neutralised a notorious bandit known as Salisu Mohammed, also known as Dogo Saleh. Dogo Saleh has been terrorising the inhabitants of FCT.
The elimination of the renowned kidnapper, whose gang primarily operates along the Kaduna – Lokoja – Enugu highway and within the Federal Capital Territory, is a significant step forward in the government’s unrelenting efforts to combat criminal elements who are terrorising the Federal Capital Territory and the states that are next to it.