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The suspects were arrested between 14th and 19th August 2026, in coordinated operations across Kaduna State and Abuja, CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer said in a statement on Sunday.
Three key members of a notorious armed robbery and car-snatching syndicate operating across Kaduna State and the Federal Capital Territory have been arrested by the police.
The suspects were arrested between 14th and 19th August 2026, in coordinated operations across Kaduna State and Abuja, CSP Ani Iniedu, Force Public Relations Officer said in a statement on Sunday.
He said the suspects identified as Ahmed Saidu, a.k.a. Diamond ‘M’, Alex Gabriel, a.k.a. Junior ‘M’, and Ahmed Mahudu, a.k.a. Diamond ‘M’, were arrested in connection with a series of armed robbery incidents involving the snatching of vehicles at gunpoint.
“During interrogation, the suspects reportedly confessed to their involvement in the criminal activities and implicated one Yakubu Yewa, a.k.a. Y/Come, who is identified as the kingpin of the syndicate. Investigation revealed that the said suspect is currently in custody at the Kuje Correctional Centre, where he is standing trial for armed robbery.
“Further investigation indicates that the alleged kingpin coordinated and directed the syndicate’s armed robbery operations, as well as the disposal of stolen vehicles both within Nigeria and outside the country,” the Force spokesperson said.
He listed items recovered from th suspects to one army colourful Toyota Corolla and one army-colour Volkswagen Golf 3 vehicle.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to dismantling criminal networks, protecting lives and property, and ensuring that perpetrators of violent crimes are brought to justice,” Iniedu said.
