By our reporter 1.12.2025
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Police Command said a planned terror attack has been thwarted following an ambush of the terror gang in their hideout.
During a shootout in Kwali area of the FCT three members of the gang shot dead.
According the FCT police spokesperson SP Josephine Adeh, the plot by the terror gang to attack certain locations in Abuja was intercepted following the arrest of Sani Mohammed Umar, also known as Boko, at about 2:11 p.m. on November 30.
She said his mobile phone, suspected to be the primary device used to coordinate the gang’s operations, was recovered from him.
“Investigations confirmed that the suspect belonged to the gang responsible for the previous attacks and kidnappings in ACO and Dupa and Gwagwalada, as well as multiple armed robbery incidents across Gwagwalada, Kuje, and Kwali.
He also admitted that his gang members were waiting for him at Gada Biyu Hills, Kwali, where they had converged to commence their next planned community attack.”
She explained that the Anti-Kidnapping team advanced into the forest at about 11:01 p.m., reached the gang’s meeting point, and laid an ambush.
“On sighting the operatives, the heavily armed bandits opened fire. The Police responded decisively, engaging the criminals in a fierce 30-minute gun duel, during which three of the bandits were neutralized, while others escaped with suspected gunshot wounds”.
Items recovered from the bandits include three AK-47 rifles, three magazines, and 33 rounds of live ammunition.
The police further disclosed that a joint operation involving police operatives and troops of the Nigerian Army’s 176 Battalion is ongoing, with teams combing the forest and blocking all escape routes.
The Commissioner of Police commended the gallantry of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit and urged residents to remain vigilant and continue to provide timely information.