NSCDC Arrests 20 Suspects, Recovers Lethal Weapons In Two Months

The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS) has announced the arrest of 20 suspects involved in crimes including vandalism, kidnapping, terrorism, and fraud across multiple Nigerian states.

Acting on Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi’s directive, the squad uncovered and dismantled dangerous syndicates operating in the Federal Capital Territory, Nasarawa, Benue, Plateau, and Ondo States between October and November 2025.

Among the recovered items were two AK-47 rifles, two G3 rifles, and over 105 rounds of live ammunition.

According to a statement on Friday, the suspects also include individuals confirmed to be linked to terrorist and militia activities as well as vandals of critical infrastructure.

 

The operations demonstrate NSCDC’s firm message: there is no hiding place for criminals in Nigeria.

The Commandant CG’s Special intelligence squad AS Dandaura Jp. relayed that his men arrested 20 Suspects for various degrees of involvement in Kidnapping, Armed Robbery, Murder Vandalism, obtaining by false pretence amongst others.

The CG’s SIS Boss said there were Two (2) suspects confirmed through investigation as Terrorist/Militia Suspects linked to recent communal attack alongside 5 Major Buyers of stolen accessories to the crime.

He further hinted that 2 Suspected Vandals of essential public infrastructure (AEDC installations) were also apprehended with 3 other Suspects arrested for fraudulency and related offences.

“Following the arrests; the following lethal weapons and properties were recovered during the operations: Two (2) AK-47 Rifles, Two (2) G3 Rifles (recovered in Ondo State), Sixty-Five (65) Rounds of 7.62mm Live Ammunition, One (1) Toyota Corolla LE 2010 Model (snatched at gunpoint), 4 Motorcycles (snatched/stolen), Various mobile phones, electronics, charms, and cash”.

On the arrest involving Terrorism, Kidnapping and Murder Syndicate in Benue, Plateau, Nasarawa; he noted that based on actionable intelligence; the Squad arrested Ibrahim Hudu (M) 30 years and Hassan Ibrahim (M) 23 years in Lafia, Nasarawa State who admitted and confessed their involvement in the crime;
also, Ibrahim Hudu & Hassan Ibrahim were nabbed for Kidnapping, armed robbery, and murder.

“They Kidnapped and killed Mr. Obasanjo H. Aku along Lafia-Akwanga Road after collecting ransom.

“They also Kidnapped and killed Mr. Muhammadu Yaka, a farmer in Nasarawa Eggon and he was executed after receiving ransom because they knew he recognized one of the gang members (Boddum).

Investigation revealed that Hassan Ibrahim has direct link to militia attacks in Yelwata community (Guma LGA, Benue State) and communities in Qua’an-Pan LGA (Plateau State); He confessed to the looting and setting houses ablaze in Yalwata and further participated in an attack on Fili (Nteng) village where they were ambushed by military personnel; leading to the death of their syndicate members Umar and Korijo.

 

Speaking on the arrest of suspects for kidnapping and Highway Robbery in Nasarawa, Niger, Kogi, Kaduna States; Commandant Dandaura said the CG’S SIS arrested the following suspects in Lafia and environs:
Bamaiyi Mustapha is also known as Dan Borno, John Ishaya who is also called Baushe and James Bako who is popularly called Muchake.

“They have all confessed to attempted kidnap of high-profile individuals in Nasarawa State, including Turaki Gamji and Alhaji Bil-adama.

“This gang is also linked to numerous armed robbery operations across Lambata (Niger), Kogi, Kaduna Road, and Akwanga (Nasarawa), including high-way robbery on the Minna-Niger Road and Abuja-Kaduna Road and investigation revealed that they are heavily involved in cattle rustling in Nasarawa State”.

“In a major success in the fight against arms proliferation, the CG’s SIS arrested Iseoluwa Shadrach Omosehin (27yrs) in Ondo State and recovered 2-G3 rifles with Breach numbers 6911856 and 69047064 respectively”.

In addition, the CG SIS Squad successfully apprehended individuals tampering with critical infrastructure and national assets in Nassarrawa State where Nyitamen George (34yrs, Tiv) was arrested for illegally tampering with electrical installations, illegal connection light to residents, and fraudulently collecting monthly electricity bills remitted to his personal purse while Muhammad Aliyu a.k.a Aliko (23yrs, Hausa) was arrested for Vandalism, Assault, and grevious Hurt.

The Commandant CG’S SIS noted that the operational success also extended to dismantling the logistics and financial chain of their business associates as 5 suspects were arrested for their involvement as buyers and receivers of crime items from kidnapping and robbery operations.

Amin Omaku purchased One (1) Toyota Corolla LE 2010 Model and three (3) Motorcycles; Emmanuel Sale purchased 2 Mobile Phones (Tecno Spark 3, Redmi A3) and 2 Televisions, Victor Eze Friday bought 1 Samsung Galaxy S10E Phone, Sunday Thankgod was caught with iPhone 14 Pro, Hassan Bawa was apprehended while in custody of 1 Motorcycle.

“Let me reaffirm the Commandant General’s commitment to rid the nation of the scourge unleashed by economic saboteurs, vandals and crime perpetrators as these arrests underscores the unwavering commitment of the NSCDC to salvage our communities from criminal elements and ensure the safety of lives and properties of citizens in line with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR”.

“We assure the public that all suspects would be charged to court immediately upon the conclusion of thorough investigations and we urge Nigerians to continue to provide actionable intelligence to the NSCDC and other security agencies to help us clamp down on criminal activities in the nation. ”