Police arrest suspects in FCT-Nasarawa kidnap gang crackdown
The Nigeria Police Force has detailed the successful dismantling of a suspected kidnapping syndicate operating along the Federal Capital Territory–Nasarawa axis. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police Godfrey Victor, the operation followed a deadly attack on the Badalapé community on May 16, 2026. The police rescued victims, recovered evidence, and arrested key suspects, including Buhari Adamu and Abubakar Saido. The force assured the public that efforts to apprehend remaining gang members are ongoing.
What happened
- The police launched Operation Gbagalape to target a kidnapping syndicate terrorising the FCT–Nasarawa corridor.
- Godfrey Victor said the crackdown followed an attack on Badalapé community on May 16, 2026, where several residents were abducted and at least three people were killed.
- The kidnappers murdered a resident named Elijah and a pastor, while a civil servant survived after being shot.
- Coordinated raids between June 24 and June 26 led to the arrest of Buhari Adamu and Abubakar Saido.
- The police recovered 14 cows and three sheep bought with ransom proceeds and continue to pursue other suspects.
