The Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Bureau – Intelligence Response Team (FIB-IRT), has eliminated bandits including the kidnapping kingpin identified as Musa Wada (Sabo) Magaji, in an operation conducted around Mpape in Abuja, the nation’s capital.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who made this known in a statement, also disclosed the team destroyed the camps of the kidnappers
“The armed bandits engaged the police operatives in a gun battle that lasted for about 30 minutes, which left many of the bandits fatally injured, while one of the police operatives sustained bullet wounds.
“This significant achievement follows closely on the heels of the neutralization of Abubakar Wada, an associate of Musa Wada, on February 8, 2024, who served as a lead to their hideout. Musa Wada, aka Sabo, was the mastermind behind numerous kidnappings for ransom activities plaguing areas including Mpape and Bwari in the FCT; Kagarko in Kaduna; Masaka, and Nukun Village in Nasarawa State. His modus operandi involved identifying wealthy targets and mobilizing armed gangs to carry out abductions for ransom.”
According to him, the raid on their hideout, situated in the outskirts of Mpape Hills, was conducted through a surprise assault, resulting in the elimination of the criminals.
“Items recovered from the hideout include mobile phones, multiple SIM cards, charms, and hard drugs, which are crucial pieces of evidence aiding ongoing investigations. Efforts are on to recover additional arms and ammunition and other equipment they use for their nefarious operations.”
Adejobi, reaffirmed the Police Force commitment to combate crime and ensure the safety of all citizens
“And will continue to employ proactive measures to dismantle criminal networks and bring perpetrators of heinous crimes to justice, against all odds.” He added