Ahead of festive season FCT Police raid notorious hideout, arrest four suspects

In a bold move to strengthen security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) ahead of the festive season, operatives of the Dei-Dei ‘B’ Division, acting on the directive of FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Olatunji Disu, raided a notorious criminal hideout at the Timber Market, Dei-Dei, on November 21, 2024.

The raid, based on actionable intelligence, led to the arrest of four suspects: Nura Halilu, Salim Mohammed, Saifullahi Usman, and Usman Mohammed.

According to the Police Public Relations Officer FCT Command, Abuja, SP Josephine Adeh, the hideout served as the operational base for a gang involved in drug dealing, armed robbery, and handling stolen goods, allegedly owned by their leader, Murtala, who remains at large.

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During the operation, police recovered a cache of incriminating items, including a locally made gun, three live cartridges and three expended cartridges, four knives, and a large stash of dried leaves suspected to be Indian hemp.

One of the suspects, Ismail Tasiu, popularly known as “Old School,” confessed to operating in the area for over a decade.

Another suspect, Nura Halilu, admitted his involvement in the syndicate’s armed robbery and drug operations under the leadership of the fugitive Murtala.

SP Adeh disclosed that the suspects are currently in police custody and are expected to face prosecution upon the conclusion of ongoing investigations.

The FCT Police Command urged citizens to remain vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities via the designated hotlines.

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