Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has arrested over 20 dangerous criminals responsible for heinous crimes across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and Ondo states.

The arrests followed the directive by the Controller General (CG) of the corps, Professor Ahmed Abubakar Audi to clamp down on criminal activities and conduct a thorough investigation into cases bothering on high profile syndicate operations across the federation.

In a statement, these arrests were carried out between October and November 2025 and it is a message to those with criminal intentions that there is no hiding place for them across board.

The CG’s special intelligence squad (SIS) AS Dandaura, relayed that his men arrested 20 suspects for various degrees of involvement in kidnapping, armed robbery, murder, vandalism, obtaining by false pretence, amongst others.

The CG’s SIS boss said there were two suspects confirmed through investigation as terrorist/militia suspects linked to recent communal attack alongside five major buyers of stolen accessories to the crime.

He further hinted that two suspected vandals of essential public infrastructure (AEDC installations) were also apprehended with three other suspects arrested for fraudulent activities and related offences.

“The following lethal weapons and property were recovered during the operations: Two AK-47 rifles, two G3 rifles (recovered in Ondo State), 65 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition; one Toyota Corolla LE 2010 model (snatched at gunpoint); four motorcycles (snatched/stolen), various mobile phones, electronics, charms, and cash” the statement noted

On the arrest involving terrorism, kidnapping and murder syndicate in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa, he noted that based on actionable intelligence, the squad arrested Ibrahim Hudu (M) 30 years and Hassan Ibrahim (M) 23 years in Lafia, Nasarawa State who admitted and confessed their involvement in the crime; also, Ibrahim Hudu and Hassan Ibrahim were nabbed for kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder.

They kidnapped and killed Mr. Obasanjo Aku along Lafia-Akwanga Road after collecting ransom.

The statement, further noted that they also kidnapped and killed Mr. Muhammadu Yaka, a farmer in Nasarawa Eggon and he was executed after receiving ransom because they knew he recognised one of the gang members (Boddum).

According to the statement, investigation revealed that Hassan Ibrahim has direct link to militia attacks in Yelwata community (Guma Local Government Area of Benue State) and communities in Qua’an-Pan LGA (Plateau State); He confessed to the looting and setting houses ablaze in Yalwata and further participated in an attack on Fili (Nteng) village where they were ambushed by military personnel; leading to the death of their syndicate members Umar and Korijo.

The exhibits recovered from this syndicate are:

One AK-47 Rifle, one magazine, 40 rounds of 7.62x39mm special ammunition and charms.

Speaking on the arrest of suspects for kidnapping and highway robbery in Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kaduna states; Commandant Dandaura said the CG’S SIS arrested the following suspects in Lafia and environs:

Bamaiyi Mustapha who is also known as Dan Borno, John Ishaya who is also called Baushe and James Bako who is popularly called Muchake.

It said that they have all confessed to attempted kidnap of high-profile individuals in Nasarawa State, including Turaki Gamji and Alhaji Bil-adama.

“This gang is also linked to numerous armed robbery operations across Lambata (Niger), Kogi, Kaduna Road, and Akwanga (Nasarawa), including highway robbery on the Minna-Niger Road and Abuja-Kaduna Road and investigation revealed that they are heavily involved in cattle rustling in Nasarawa State.

“In a major success in the fight against arms proliferation, the CG’s SIS arrested Iseoluwa Shadrach Omosehin (27yrs) in Ondo State and recovered two-G3 rifles with breach numbers 6911856 and 69047064 respectively” the statement explained.

In addition, the CG SIS Squad successfully apprehended individuals tampering with critical infrastructure and national assets in Nasarawa State where Nyitamen George (34yrs, Tiv) was arrested for illegally tampering with electrical installations, illegal connection of light to residents, and fraudulently collecting monthly electricity bills remitted to his personal purse while Muhammad Aliyu a.k.a Aliko (23yrs, Hausa) was arrested for vandalism, assault, and grievous hurt.

The Commandant CG’S SIS noted that the operational success also extended to dismantling the logistics and financial chain of their business associates as five suspects were arrested for their involvement as buyers and receivers of crime items from kidnapping and robbery operations.

Amin Omaku purchased one Toyota Corolla LE 2010 Model and three motorcycles; Emmanuel Sale purchased two mobile phones (Tecno Spark 3, Redmi A3) and two televisions; Victor Eze Friday bought one Samsung Galaxy S10E Phone, Sunday Thankgod was caught with iPhone 14 Pro; Hassan Bawa was apprehended while in custody of one motorcycle. (The Sun)