The Nigeria Police Force has executed a meticulously planned operation leading to the arrest of Bello Mohammed, 28, hailing from Zamfara state and suspected to be the mastermind behind the heinous murder of Nabeeha, daughter of Barrister Ariyo.
The arrest unfolded in Kaduna, following a targeted raid on a hotel in the Tafa Area, orchestrated by the diligent Divisional Police Officer of Tafa Division.
Bello Mohammed was apprehended in possession of a staggering sum of #2.25 million, believed to be proceeds from ransoms extracted from victims within the region.
His shocking confession during interrogation implicated him in the kidnapping of Barrister Ariyo’s family members in Bwari, FCT, on January 2, 2024.
Disturbingly, he also admitted to the cold-blooded murder of Nabeeha and other kidnapped victims on January 13, 2024, within a kidnappers’ camp located in Kaduna State.
In a dramatic twist, the suspect attempted to bribe the Divisional Police Officer with #1,000,000 in a futile bid to escape justice. Undeterred, the DPO rejected the bribe and carried out his duty with unwavering dedication.
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has directed that Bello Mohammed be handed over to the Directorate of Force Intelligence Response Team (DFI-IRT) in Abuja for a thorough investigation into the matter.
The suspect’s confession also linked him to five other bandits who have already been neutralized by the IRT, headed by Mai Gemu, also known as Godara.
The lethal camp operated by Mai Gemu has been dismantled as part of the ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks in Kaduna.
Commending the exemplary commitment and professionalism displayed by DPO Tafa, SP Idris Ibrahim, the IGP reassured the public that the police force is unwavering in its resolve to eradicate criminal elements.
He emphasized their dedication to ensuring a safer society for all citizens in Nigeria.
The suspect is currently cooperating with authorities as investigations continue.
