Attempts by a gang of bandits terrorizing the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State to rescue their leader has resulted in the demise of kidnap kingpin Salisu Mohammed a.k.a Dogo Saleh.
The 21-year-old Dogo Saleh is notorious for his daring criminal activities and commands a lot of followership among the bandits operating between Kaduna, Abuja, Lokoka and Enugu axis. They have their base in the Rijana Forest in Kaduna State.
According to a statement made available to the media Wednesday in Abuja, FCT police spokesperson Josephine Adeh, noted that acting on intelligence the police anti-kidnap unit intercepted Dogo Saleh at Gidan Abe Forest on March 3, while he was on his way to Bwari Area Council, FCT.
She stated that Dogo Saleh was arrested by the police who recovered an AK-49 rifle, two magazines, 60 rounds of live ammunition, and ₦3m suspected to be ransom proceeds.
And on March 4 the police after gathering information from the Dogo Saleh raided bandit a hideout in Kwasau Forest in Kaduna State.
“The operatives swiftly engaged the criminals in a fierce gun battle, displaying superior tactical expertise and resilience. The bandits were ultimately overpowered and forced to flee into the forest with severe gunshot wounds.
“The suspect Dogo Saleh sustained fatal gunshot wounds inflicted by his own gang during the crossfire. He was rushed to Kubwa General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead,” Adeh said.
