In a coordinated joint tactical operation headed by the Scorpion Squad, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command officers have effectively dispersed a seven-member gang that specialised in carjacking and armed robbery.
SP Josephine Adeh, the command spokesperson, revealed this in a statement on Tuesday.
According to her, the gang had been placed on the command’s notice after its network was linked to many car theft and armed robbery occurrences in the region.
According to the statement, police officers quickly mobilised and apprehended the syndicate on May 15, 2025, after getting reliable information that they intended to rob an unwary victim in the Maitama neighbourhood on Monday, May 19, 2025.
The police spokesperson explained that on sighting the officers, the gang members opened fire, leading to a deadly gun duel.
She said during the ensuing gun battle, one of the suspects, Abdulmininu Bello aka Babanle, was neutralised.
Eight other suspects including one Ibrahim Muhammad, ex-convict from Kebbi State Abubakar Abdullahi from Plateau State Sarajo Yusuf from Plateau State, Isiaka Adamu, ex-convict from Bauchi State, Abdullahi Isah, escaped detainee from Bauchi State, Sanusi Ali, resident of Kano State and Abubakar Sani, from Plateau State, were arrested at the scene.
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However, police said the gang leader, Solomon Bawa aka Pastor Mogu, and one other suspect fled with gunshot wounds.
“The FCT Command calls on members of the public who may have come across anyone with suspicious injuries to report the same to the Police for prompt investigations.
“All suspects are currently in Police custody and will be charged to court upon conclusion of investigations.
“Exhibits recovered from the scene include: a 2004 Toyota Camry LE, one red boxer motorcycle, two locally made pistols with ten rounds of live 9mm ammunition, four AK47 rifles and magazines, eleven (11) rounds of live 7.62 ammunition and one locally made shotgun,” the statement added.
