Security Operatives Arrest ‘Wanted’ Kidnapper While Attempting To Travel For Hajj
A wanted kidnapper has reportedly been arrested by security operatives at the hajj camp in Abuja.
A security source at the camp confirmed the arrest to Daily Trust on Sunday.
He said the suspect was nabbed during screening of pilgrims who were preparing to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia.
According to the source, the suspect, identified as Yahaya Zango, resided at Paikon-Kore in the Gwagwalada area council of the FCT.
The source said security agencies had declared him wanted, following his alleged involvement in some kidnappings.
He said the suspect presented his passport alongside other Muslim contingent from Abuja who were on their way to observe this year’s hajj.
“It was this afternoon during the screening at the hajj camp in airport when the DSS operatives apprehended him and whisked him away,” he said.
A senior official at the Muslim pilgrims welfare board, who didn’t want his name mentioned, also confirmed the arrest of the suspect.
It was gathered that the suspect had been on the run after security launched manhunt for him.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
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