05/08/2026
PRESS RELEASE
FCT POLICE STORM BANDIT HIDEOUT IN MADAM FOREST, RECOVER ARMS AND AMMUNITION.
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has recorded another breakthrough in its sustained fight against kidnapping and organized crime with the recovery of two (2) TWO
AR GALIL RIFLES
CALIBER 96/.223 MODEL 355
WITH BLEACH NO
I. G-2087951
ii. 2011432
III. Two magazines Rounds of .233 Rounds live ammunition.
In a follow up investigation into the arrest of four suspects for supplying arms, ammunition, and illicit substances to bandits, who were paraded at the Command Headquarters on 11th July, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit conducted a follow-up operation on 2nd August, 2026, based on credible intelligence provided by one of the suspects, Musbahu Ishaq.
The operation led the operatives to Dajin Madam Forest, located between Plateau and Bauchi States, where investigations revealed that the criminal syndicate maintained one of its hideouts. Further investigation established that Musbahu Ishaq obtained arms and ammunition from one Rabiu Hassan and supplied them to one Baba Alhaji Sanusi, a suspected bandit kingpin currently at large and believed to be hiding in a forest in Katsina State.
A thorough search of the hideout led to the recovery of two (2) AR GALIL rifles and live ammunition concealed within their hideout in the forest.
Investigations are ongoing to apprehend the remaining members of the criminal syndicate currently at large, recover additional arms linked to the network, and charge all suspects to court.
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD, FCAI, reiterates the Command’s firm commitment to intelligence-led policing and assures residents that ongoing operations will continue until all members of the syndicate are apprehended and brought to justice. He also urges members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to the nearest Police Station or through the Command’s emergency lines: 08032003913, 08028940883.
SP Josephine Adeh, anipr., mipra.,
Police Public Relations Officer,
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.
5th August, 2026.
