US EditionNigeria: SSS Arrests Wanted Suspected Kidnappers At Hajj Camps
- The State Security Service arrested two suspected kidnap kingpins on Sunday at Abuja and Sokoto Hajj camps as they prepared to travel to Saudi Arabia for pilgrimage.
- The suspects had been under surveillance by the SSS for over a year and were apprehended during mandatory screening of pilgrims at the camps.
- Yahaya Yakubu was arrested in Abuja, residing in Paikon-Kore village, while Sani Aliyu Galadi, from Zamfara, was caught nearly 750 kilometres away in Sokoto.
- A Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board official confirmed the arrests occurred this afternoon, adding the suspects presented passports with their group before SSS operatives whisked them away.
- Both suspects remain in SSS custody as investigations continue, reflecting ongoing efforts to address kidnappings amid Nigeria's persistent security challenges.
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Security operatives nab 'Wanted' kidnapper in Abuja hajj camp - Daily Trust
Security operatives have reportedly arrested a wanted kidnapper at the hajj camp in Abuja. A security source at the camp confirmed the arrest to our correspondent, on Sunday. He said the suspect was nabbed during screening of pilgrims who were preparing to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia. He disclosed that the suspect identified as Yahaya Zango resided at Paikon -Kore in Gwagwalada area council of the FCT. The source said security agencies had decl…
DSS Nabs ‘Wanted Kidnap Kingpins’ In Abuja Sokoto Hajj Camps
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) on Sunday arrested two high-profile suspected kidnappers during a covert operation at Hajj camps in Abuja and Sokoto, as the suspects prepared to travel to Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage.…The post DSS Nabs ‘Wanted Kidnap Kingpins’ In Abuja Sokoto Hajj Camps appeared first on The Liberation News Nigeria.
SSS Nabs Two High-Profile Kidnap Suspects At Abuja, Sokoto Hajj Camps - TheNigeriaLawyer
Operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS) yesterday arrested two high-profile suspected kidnap kingpins during a covert operation at Hajj camps in Abuja and Sokoto, as the suspects prepared to travel to Saudi Arabia for the annual pilgrimage. Security sources disclosed that the suspects — Yahaya Yakubu and Sani Aliyu Galadi — had been on the DSS watchlist for over a year, and that screening at various Hajj camps provided operatives th…
‘Wanted’ Kidnapper Caught In Abuja Hajj Camp By Security Operatives
Security operatives have reportedly arrested a wanted kidnapper at the hajj camp in Abuja.A security source at the camp confirmed the arrest to our correspondent on Sunday.He said the suspect was nabbed during screening of pilgrims who were preparing to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia.He disclosed that the suspect identified as Yahaya Zango resided at Paikon -Kore in Gwagwalada area council of the FCT.The source said security agencies had declared …
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