Kidnap Kingpin Zomo’s Arrested Nasarawa Police Arrest
Lafia (Core Reporters) Nigeria Police personnel attached to Doma Division have arrested a dreaded armed robbery and kidnap kingpin, Mohammed Bammi a.k.a. “Zomo”. He is said to be responsible for multiple kidnappings and robberies across Doma Local Government Area of Nassarawa state and its environs.
The suspect, who hailed from Yelwa village narrowly escaped arrest last month according to reports when his gang members were apprehended, finally ran out of luck. During a clearance operation at Doka forest, eagle-eyed operatives spotted him. In a desperate bid to evade capture, he pulled a knife to attack the officers but was swiftly overpowered and arrested.
Upon interrogation, Zomo led detectives to their hideout at Alagye village, Doma, where the following dangerous exhibits were recovered: One pump-action rifle (Breech No. P331551), One locally made AK-47 rifle with magazine, Two live ammunition and five cartridges, One knife and a rope, Two Tecno handsets and A pair of NSCDC uniforms
However, in a separate sting operation, based on credible intelligence, undercover operatives attached to Awe Area Command stormed Gidan Taku village, Wuse Chiefdom, Awe LGA, and arrested five suspected members of a notorious 10-man kidnapping syndicate. The suspects include: Michael Ato. Richard Ato, Alom Bernard, Hangior Ato and Jacob Hunde a.k.a. Okocha.
According to a police statement, “Investigations revealed that the syndicate masterminded the kidnapping of Blessing John (f), of Gidan Makaranta village, Wuse. Two locally fabricated AK-47 rifles and one live ammunition were recovered from them.
“Further investigation uncovered that in April 2024, the same gang abducted the victim’s husband, John Ada Kuje (m), collecting ransom before releasing him.”
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command, has commended the gallant officers for their courage and professionalism. He charged them to intensify the heat on criminals until the state is completely free of kidnappers and armed robbers.
Core Reporters that all arrested suspects have been transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further investigation and prosecution.
