The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has confirmed the arrest of one Chinaza Phillip identified as a notorious kidnapper in Abuja.
A statement issued by the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, said the suspect was arrested in Kaduna State on Thursday.
She said the suspect, who was handed over to the FCT Command on Friday, is currently in custody.
The statement reads, “The FCT Police Command wishes to confirm the arrest of one Chinaza Phillip, a notorious Abuja kidnapper by police operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command on Thursday 18th January, 2024.
“The suspect has been handed over to FCT police Command today being Friday 19th January, 2024, and currently in police custody. More details will be communicated soon.”
Earlier on Friday, FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, announced the arrest of some informants working with kidnappers.
Wike disclosed this during a town hall meeting with various stakeholders, including residents, in Gwagwalada town, Gwagwalada Area Council of the territory.
He vowed to go after the kidnappers and their informants.
The minister, who spoke in pidgin, said, “The president has asked me to come here today. The other day I was in Bwari and next week I will go to Kwali.
“Security is one thing the president promised Nigerians because his job is to protect lives and property. If we can’t protect lives and property, then we have no reason being in government.
“The president has asked me to assure you that he will not abandon you. So, all these criminals, be ready. Your time is up. You know if I say I will do something, I will do it. And now that I am here today, if you know you are an informant or even one of the criminals, the end has come for you. I and security agencies will follow you to the point that you won’t enter Gwagwalada again.
