Police Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Murderers Of Dangote Strategist

The Inspector General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has arrested three of the kidnappers that murdered one and kidnapped five expatriate members of staff of Dangote group.

The IRT, armed with credible intelligence, between November 27, 2016 and December 3, 2016 arrested three of the kidnappers: Abubakar Gide 24, Abdullahi Salihu 22, and Babuga Adamu 25 in Ijebu Igbo – Ogun state, Epe Forest – Lagos State and Ajase Ipo Forest – kwara state respectively.

According to the Force PRO, DCP Don Awunah, the suspects confessed to kidnapping and releasing all five initial victims after receiving N5.6 million ransom.

They also confessed to kidnapping and murdering the ransom transporter, Mr. Istifanus Gurama, also of Dangote group.

Leadership, December 6

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