- … 3 kidnap victims rescued
By Stanley Onyekwere
The FCT Police Command has disclosed tze arrest of one Matthew Vaaswem ‘m’ 30years, who is suspected to be supplying firearms to suspected kidnap syndicates operating along Tungan Maje in the Territory, and Gawu axis of Niger State.
According to the Police, the suspect who confessed to the crime was arrested at Tipper-Garage, Gwagwalada by eagle-eyed operatives of Gwagwalada Division.
This was revealed in a press release by the Police Public Relations Officer,
for: the Commissioner of Police, which was made available at the weekend to PeoplesDaily.
The statement noted that preliminary investigation reveals that, the suspect, who was arrested last week’s Monday, belongs to a gun-running syndicate, adding that effort is in top gear to arrest other fleeing suspects.
It added that exhibits recovered from the suspect were: two (2) single barrel dane guns and two (2) locally fabricated short guns.
In related development, the Police also disclosed that on Thursday 19th August, 2021 operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad in a Joint Operation with Vigilantes and Hunters rescued three(3) hostages along Sabon Gari and Shapete Villages of Kwali axis.
“The victims who were taken hostage by armed men in the wee hours of Thursday were rescued during the joint operation.
“The victims rescued are: Amina Ahmadu ‘f’ 20years, Furaira Yahaya ‘f’ 27years and Jahori Umaru ‘m’ 35years,” the statement explained.
It further revealed that Police Operatives from Gwagwa Division arrested three (3) suspected armed robber in the area.
It adds: “the suspects are: one Idris Ibrahim, 21years, Adamu Husseini 19 years and Mohammed Hassan 19 years, all male met their waterloo while attempting to break into their victims residence in Gwagwa.
“They further confessed to being responsible for terrorizing Gwagwa axis. Exhibits recovered includes: one (1) cutlass.
“The suspects will be arraigned in court upon conclusion of investigations”.
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