The FCT Police Command has arrested suspected vandals of public and private infrastructure in the city.

Parading the suspects before newsmen, the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Muhammed Sanusi, said the vandalization has not only resulted in significant economic sabotage but has also exposed residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to hazards caused by the destruction and theft of public infrastructure.

He disclosed that the suspects removed drainage covers, solar street lights, armoured cables used for the transmission of high-voltage electricity, and internet communication cables worth millions of naira for personal gain. Crime& Justice

He mentioned that the actions of the vandals have directly contributed to road traffic accidents, injuries to pedestrians, increased incidents of street crime in areas plunged into darkness, and the disruption of electricity supply to entire communities through the theft of high-tension power cables.

He mentioned that the vandalized items were recovered during coordinated operations across Maitama, Garki, Durumi, Jabi, Apo Legislative, Lugbe, and Nyanya Areas of the FCT .

He gave the names of the suspects as Godwin Aja, Mustapha Nasiru, Ibrahim Garba, Abdulrasheed Sale and Dabarani Mujitafa.

The police chief mentioned that the exhibits recovered will be formally handed over to the Director, Facility Maintenance, Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA).

The Kano State Police Command has rescued a kidnapped 9-year-boy unhurt after nearly four weeks in captivity and arrested 10 suspects.

The spokesperson for the command, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, who disclosed this in a statement on July 31, 2026 said the suspects, including nine men and one woman, were arrested through sustained follow up and intelligence-led policing.

Further investigation identified a fleeing suspect, Abubakar Salihu ‘m’, popularly known as ‘Sankolo’, as the principal suspect and mastermind.

According to the PPRO, the suspects abducted the boy identified as Ubaiyu Muhammad Sammania on 6th July at Rimin Kebbe and demanded $30,000 for his release.

Kiyawa said the boy was rescued on 31st July at Karshen Kwata, Rimin Kebbe, behind the residence of the fleeing principal suspect, EmergencyServices

“The Kano State Police Command has successfully rescued 9-year-old Ubaiyu Muhammad Sammani of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, Kano, unhurt, and arrested 10 suspects comprising 9 males and 1 female in connection with his kidnap,” the statement read.

“This feat was achieved by operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit under the direct supervision of the Commissioner of Police, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, PhD, SFIPMA, MNIM, MNIPS, MASIS, through sustained follow up, intelligence-led and community-centred policing in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM.

“On 9th July, 2026, a resident of Rimin Kebbe reported that his biological son was kidnapped by unknown persons on 6th July, 2026.

“The kidnappers later demanded a ransom of 30,000 US Dollars for the victim’s release. Crime& Justice

“Upon receipt of the report, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Squad immediately commenced investigation.

“Leveraging technical support, sustained follow up, and credible information from the community, the Command arrested 10 suspects linked to the crime.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspects participated in the crime in various capacities, including unlawful trespass, keeping the kidnapped victim, communication of ransom demands, and facilitating the movement of the victim to different locations.

“Further investigation identified one Abubakar Salihu ‘m’, popularly known as ‘Sankolo’, 25 years old, of Rimin Kebbe Quarters, as the principal suspect and mastermind. He is currently at large and efforts are being intensified to apprehend him.

“Through sustained surveillance and tactical deployment, the victim was successfully rescued on 31st July, 2026 at about 0830hrs at Karshen Kwata, Rimin Kebbe, behind the residence of the fleeing principal suspect, in Inusawa, Ungogo LGA.

“The victim was found unhurt and was immediately taken to Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, Kano for medical check-up.

“The arrested suspects will be charged to court upon completion of investigation.

“CP Bakori commended the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for their dedication and professionalism.

“He reiterated the Command’s commitment to stamping out kidnapping and violent crime in Kano State through proactive policing and partnership with the public.

“He urged residents to continue to provide useful and timely information to the Police, assuring that all information received will be treated with utmost confidentiality.”

Troops of Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have continued to sustain pressure on terrorists through series of intelligence-led operations that resulted in the arrest of suspected terrorist collaborators, the surrender of the family members of a senior ISWAP commander, and the recovery of terrorist logistics items.

In a statement released on Saturday, August 1, the military said one of the operations conducted on July 27, troops of 5 Brigade arrested six ISWAP collaborators in Damasak, Borno State. LawEnforcement

Troops apprehend suspected terrorist collaborators, family of ISWAP Finance Chief surrenders
‘’Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects were allegedly generating funds for the terrorist group through the procurement and sale of cattle at designated markets in Gubio, Damasak and Ajuwango. Items recovered from the suspects included one Volkswagen Golf vehicle, vehicle keys, four mobile phones of different brands, cow meat and the sum of N317,950.00. The suspects are currently in military custody undergoing further investigation.”the statement reads in part

Troops apprehend suspected terrorist collaborators, family of ISWAP Finance Chief surrenders

Similarly, on July 29, the wife of an ISWAP Chief Finance Operative and her 11-year-old son surrendered to troops of 3 Battalion through Kusuma Village.

‘’Preliminary investigation revealed that her husband, a senior ISWAP commander who reportedly served as the group’s Chief Finance Officer in Jubillaram and surrendered on 25 July 2026, had instructed her to surrender with their son after his successful escape from the enclave. Both individuals have been screened and are currently undergoing further profiling in line with established procedures.

In a related development, troops of 145 Battalion, acting on credible intelligence, conducted a clearance operation at Turoh. On sighting the advancing troops, the terrorists fled in disarray. During the subsequent exploitation of the area, troops recovered two motorcycles and huge quantities of illicit hard drugs abandoned by the fleeing terrorists.

Operation HADIN KAI reassured the public that troops will continue to intensify intelligence-driven and offensive operations aimed at dismantling terrorist logistics and financial networks while encouraging willing terrorist members and their families to surrender. The military also urges members of the public to continue providing credible and timely information that will support ongoing operations to restore lasting peace, security and stability across the theatre.

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