In its tireless efforts towards combating crime and ensuring public safety, the FCT Police Command has rescued Sambo Umar Labibo, a Burkina Faso national, from a notorious kidnap syndicate operating within the Durumi IDP Camp.
The command said that on March 18, 2025, at 3:05pm, the Durumi Divisional Headquarters received a report that Sambo Umar Labibo was kidnapped on March 14, 2025.
The command’s spokesperson, SP Josephine Adeh, said in a statement sent to Persecondnews on Wednesday that the abductors forced Labibo to call a close associate, demanding a ransom of N15 million.
The statement reads: “Upon receiving this intelligence, Police operatives swiftly mobilized and launched a meticulous operation.
“With strategic planning and close collaboration with the victim’s associate, the operatives tactically set a trap for the kidnappers.
“As the suspects arrived at the designated ransom collection point, they were swiftly apprehended before they could make an escape.
“The arrested suspects include: Ibrahim Umar, Hamza Buba, Muktar Mohammed, Masaud Abdullahi, and Moses Idoko, the gang’s medical director, responsible for providing medical care to both suspects and victims.
“Following their arrest, the suspects led the Police operatives to their hideout within the Durumi IDP Camp, where the victim was found and rescued unharmed.”
Meanwhile, the command has stepped up efforts to apprehend other fleeing members of the syndicate.
Adeh said the successful operation highlights the FCT Police Command’s unwavering commitment to dismantling criminal networks and ensuring the safety of all residents, including both citizens and foreigners, within the nation’s capital.
“The FCT Police Command reaffirms its dedication to fighting crime and urges the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
“For emergencies and complaints, FCT residents are advised to contact the FCT Police Command via:
08032003913, 08028940883, 07057337653, Complaint Response Unit: 08107314192,” the statement said.
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