{"id":66711,"date":"2025-05-27T09:57:37","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/?p=66711"},"modified":"2025-05-27T09:57:37","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T09:57:37","slug":"police-gun-down-six-bandits-in-abuja-jigawa-raids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abujacityjournal.com\/livenews\/2025\/05\/27\/police-gun-down-six-bandits-in-abuja-jigawa-raids\/","title":{"rendered":"Police Gun Down Six Bandits in Abuja, Jigawa Raids"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>By Patrick Idowu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nigeria Police Force on Monday announced the neutralisation of six armed bandits in separate sting operations in Abuja and Jigawa, marking a major victory in the fight against violent crime.<br \/>\nForce Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said the operations reflect the success of coordinated efforts aimed at dismantling criminal syndicates and securing lives and property across the country.<br \/>\nIn the Federal Capital Territory, operatives of the FCT Police Command launched a joint operation in the Maitama axis, foiling a planned robbery by a notorious gang involved in multiple high-profile carjackings and armed robberies.<br \/>\nActing on credible intelligence, the police confronted the gang as they prepared to strike.<br \/>\nA gun battle ensued, leading to the death of a key suspect, Abdulmininu Bello, alias Babanle, and the arrest of seven others.<br \/>\nThe suspects include Ibrahim Muhammad (22, ex-convict), Abubakar Abdullahi (22), Sarajo Yusuf (20), Sanusi Ali (51), Abubakar Sani, Isiaka Adamu (ex-convict), and Abdullahi Isah.<br \/>\nItems recovered from the scene include four AK-47 rifles, two locally made pistols with 10 rounds of 9mm ammunition, eleven 7.62mm rounds, a locally made shotgun, a 2004 Toyota Camry LE, and a red Boxer motorcycle.<br \/>\nIn a related development, the Jigawa State Police Command rescued 80-year-old Hajiya Hajara, who had been kidnapped by a 12-man gang from her home in Sarbi Village, Minjibir LGA, Kano State.<br \/>\nThe kidnappers attempted to escape through Jigawa but were intercepted by police in collaboration with local security groups.<br \/>\nA fierce gunfight followed, resulting in the death of five suspects and the arrest of five others, including the gang leader, a 35-year-old man identified as Yahaya.<br \/>\nThe elderly victim was rescued unhurt, evaluated at a hospital, and later discharged.<br \/>\nRecovered from the Jigawa operation were two AK-47 rifles, one locally fabricated LAR rifle, fourteen rounds of live ammunition, two motorcycles, and two mobile phones.<br \/>\nInspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, commended the officers for their bravery and success, urging the public to remain vigilant and continue supporting law enforcement with timely information.<br \/>\nHe reaffirmed the Force\u2019s commitment to public safety and national security.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Patrick Idowu The Nigeria Police Force on Monday announced the neutralisation of six armed bandits in separate sting operations in Abuja and Jigawa, marking a major victory in the fight against violent crime. 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