Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have killed two suspected kidnappers and arrested one during a coordinated raid on a criminal hideout in the Karshi area of Abuja.
The operation, which was carried out on May 3, 2026, targeted a six-man kidnapping syndicate allegedly linked to several abduction cases within the FCT and neighbouring communities.
According to a statement released by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, the raid followed credible intelligence gathered by security operatives. The police stormed the gang’s hideout located along the border between Abuja and Nasarawa State.
The statement revealed that the suspects opened fire on the operatives upon sighting them, leading to a fierce gun battle.
During the exchange, the alleged gang leader identified as Baba Ibrahim, popularly known as “Tsoho,” alongside another suspect, Isah Shehu, were killed, while three other gang members reportedly escaped with gunshot wounds.
One suspect was successfully apprehended during the operation.
Police also recovered two AK-47 rifles, one pistol, and 17 rounds of live ammunition from the hideout.
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Authorities disclosed that preliminary investigations linked the syndicate to multiple kidnapping incidents in Gwagwalada, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, and Karshi areas of the FCT, with at least 12 victims allegedly abducted by the group.
The command further accused the gang of other violent crimes, including sexual assault and the killing of victims after collecting ransom payments said to exceed ₦60 million.
FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, commended the Anti-Violence Crime Unit for what he described as professionalism, bravery, and tactical precision during the operation.
The police also appealed to hospitals and medical personnel within and around the FCT to report individuals presenting suspicious gunshot wounds or related injuries.
Meanwhile, efforts are ongoing to track down the fleeing members of the syndicate, while the arrested suspect is expected to face prosecution after investigations are concluded.
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