Police Bust Six-Man Kidnapping Syndicate, Arrest One
The police have busted a six-man kidnapping syndicate in the Federal Capital Territory, FCT.
The FCT Police Command, in sustained efforts to rid the Federal Capital Territory of criminal elements, on 3rd May 2026, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a coordinated operation at a suspected kidnappers’ enclave in the Karshi area, bordering the FCT and Nasarawa State.
During the operation, the suspects, upon sighting the Police team, opened fire and engaged operatives in gun battle.
The Command on a statement disclosed that, in the ensuing exchange, the gang leader, one Baba Ibrahim, known as “Tsoho,” and one Isah Shehu, were neutralized, while three other gang members escaped with bullet wounds. One member of the gang was arrested during the operation.
A search on the hideout led to the recovery of two AK-47 rifles, one pistol, and 17 rounds of live ammunition. Preliminary investigations, according to the police, revealed that the syndicate, led by Baba Ibrahim alias “Tsoho,” comprises Khalid, Dan Geskiya, Mohammadu Mai Tsage, Isah Shehu, and one Dogo.
Further investigations indicated that the gang has been linked to multiple kidnapping incident in Gwagwalada, Nyanya, Jikwoyi, and Karshi satellite towns of the FCT, with at least 12 victims abducted.
The syndicate has also been implicated in heinous acts, including sexual assault of a female victim and the killing of three victims, even after collecting ransom payments totaling over N60 million.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the syndicate, while the arrested suspect will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations, the police said.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, commended the operatives of the Anti-Violence Crime Unit for their professionalism, bravery, and tactical precision in the operation.
The Command called on hospitals and medical practitioners within and around the FCT to promptly report any individuals presenting gunshot wounds or suspicious injuries to the nearest Police station.
Members of the public were urged to remain vigilant and provide credible and timely information to security agencies.
