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Police Arrest Kidnappers Of Dangote Employees

The IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has recorded another breakthrough with the arrest of three of the kidnappers that murdered one and kidnapped five expatriate … Continue reading Police Arrest Kidnappers Of Dangote Employees


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(File) IGP Ibrahim Idris speaks to reporters In Abuja.

Police Arrest Kidnappers Of Dangote Employees The IGP Intelligence Response Team (IRT), has recorded another breakthrough with the arrest of three of the kidnappers that murdered one and kidnapped five expatriate members of staff of Dangote group.

The IRT, armed with credible intelligence, between November 27, 2016 and December 3, 2016 arrested three of the kidnappers; Abubakar Gide 24, Abdullahi Salihu 22, and Babuga Adamu 25, in Ijebu Igbo – Ogun state, Epe Forest – Lagos State and Ajase Ipo Forest – kwara state respectively.

The suspects confessed to kidnapping and releasing all five initial victims after receiving 5.6 million Naira ransom.

They also confessed to kidnapping and murdering the ransom transporter, Mr Istifanus Gurama, also of the Dangote group.

 

This was revealed in a statement by the force’ Public Relations Officer, Don N. Awunah, Fsi.

The Inspector General of Police, Mr Ibrahim Idris, also stated that it is imperative for relations of kidnap victim(s) to exercise considerable restraint in negotiating and paying ransom.

“It is absolutely important the negotiators of ransom should have confidence in the police.”

Police Arrest Kidnappers Of Dangote Employees

Meanwhile, the suspects have since led the police to their hideout in Ijebu Igbo, Ogun forest, where the following arms and ammunition they used in the operation were recovered: 3 AK47 rifles, 6 AK47 magazines and 160 rounds of ammunition.

The suspects further led IRT operatives to Apoje River where the body of one Mr Bello Gurama was recovered.

The Police boss however mentioned that efforts are in progress to arrest other gang members who are currently at large in other states.

He then admonished officers not to get carried away by recent successes but instead redouble their efforts in the fight against crime.

In the same vein, he assured Nigerians that the police would remain undaunted in the collective fight against crime.

“As members of the public begin the yuletide celebrations, the police will ensure the celebrations are crime free,” Idris said.