Abuja police special squad neutralises kidnap gang leader ‘Godara’, 2 other bandits
The Special Intervention Squad (SIS) of the FCT Police Command has successfully neutralised three notorious bandits, including a notorious gang leader known as Mai Gemu or Godara.
The operation took place in the early hours of Friday, January 26, around 2 am, in a forest connecting Abuja to Kaduna State.
Godara and his gang had been inflicting terror on the FCT and neighboring states, making their neutralisation a crucial development.
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this accomplishment during a press conference in Abuja while parading about 20 criminal suspects apprehended for various offenses across the country.
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Adejobi highlighted the significance of the operation, stating, “We’ve recorded another significant stride towards fortifying the security landscape in the Federal Capital Territory following the recent launch of the Special Intervention Squad under the command of the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun.”
He said the encounter occurred during an exchange of gunfire between the police special squad and the bandits in a forest area linking Abuja to Kaduna State.
“The Federal Capital Territory Police Special Intervention Squad had taken control of a major route in Ushafa, Bwari Area Council, previously used by bandits for transporting victims out of Abuja into neighbouring states.
Commissioner of Police and FCT SIS Commander, Bennett Igwe, confirmed the success of the operation.
Recalled that the FCT has been grappling with an alarming surge in insecurity, particularly kidnappings, raising concerns among residents, as well as the authorities.
The recent abduction of 23 individuals in the Bwari Area Council added urgency to the security measures implemented by law enforcement agencies in the capital city.
