After days of work and strategies, in response to the recent kidnappings in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, the Nigeria Police Force on Thursday made a very significant arrest.
For the first time in days, resident of Abuja are hopeful and sure that the government is not just sitting and watching, or helpless as speculated.
The identity of the notorious Abuja kidnapper arrested by police operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command has been revealed.
A statement was released on Friday by the spokesperson for the police in the FCT, SP Josephine Adeh.
Adeh said the name of the suspected kidnapper was Chinaza Phillip.
The Arrest
She said Philip was arrested on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
He was arrested for his involvement in the recent kidnappings and killings in Abuja.
Adah added that the suspect was handed over to the FCT Police Command on Friday and is currently in police custody.
The statement read: “The FCT Police Command wishes to confirm the arrest of one Chinaza Phillip.
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“He is a notorious Abuja kidnapper by police operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command on Thursday January 18, 2024.
“The suspect has been handed over to FCT police Command today being Friday 19th January, 2024, and currently in police custody.
“More details will be communicated soon…”.
See photos of the suspects and ammunition recovered during his arrest below: