Police recover rifles and ammunition from suspected bandits’ hideout
The Federal Capital Territory Police Command has raided a suspected bandits’ hideout in Dajin Madam Forest, recovering rifles and live ammunition. The operation was led by the command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit after receiving intelligence from an arrested suspect. Josephine Adeh, the command’s Public Relations Officer, confirmed that the raid followed investigations into arms supply to bandits. The police have vowed to continue their efforts until all syndicate members are apprehended.
What happened
- The police recovered two FN FAL rifles and live ammunition during a raid in Dajin Madam Forest.
- The operation was based on intelligence from Musbahu Ishaq, one of four suspects arrested for supplying arms and illicit substances to bandits.
- Josephine Adeh stated that the arms were obtained from Rabiu Hassan and supplied to Baba Alhaji Sanusi, a suspected bandit kingpin currently at large.
- The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Sanusi, assured the public that intelligence-led operations will continue until all suspects are caught.
- Residents are encouraged to provide credible information to the police to aid ongoing investigations.
