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Police dismantle FCT-Nasarawa kidnap syndicate, recover livestock
via Punch Nigeria10 min read
The Nigeria Police Force has released a video detailing the dismantling of a kidnapping syndicate operating along the Federal Capital Territory–Nasarawa axis. Through "Operation Gbagalape," operatives of the Force Intelligence Department – Special Tactical Squad arrested suspected members, located their hideout, rescued victims, and recovered evidence. Assistant Commissioner of Police Godfrey Victor, Commander of the FID-STS, stated the operation followed a deadly attack on the Badalapé community on May 16, 2026, where kidnappers abducted residents and killed at least three people, including a pastor and a man named Elijah. Intelligence gathering, surveillance, and digital analysis led to the identification of gang members. Coordinated operations between June 24 and June 26 in Badalapé, Mararaba, and Abuja resulted in the arrest of two suspects, Buhari Adamu and Abubakar Saido. Further investigation revealed the gang's forest hideout and that victims were killed after one suspect accidentally shot himself. The police also traced proceeds of the kidnappings to the purchase of 14 cows and three sheep. Efforts to apprehend other fleeing members are ongoing.
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