Security personnel detained a notorious kidnapper at the hajj camp in Abuja.
A security insider at the camp verified the arrest to Daily Trust on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
He stated that the suspect was apprehended during the screening of pilgrims preparing for airlift to Saudi Arabia.
The insider revealed that the suspect, named Yahaya Zango, lived in Paikon-Kore, Gwagwalada area council of the FCT.
Security forces had listed him as wanted due to his alleged role in several kidnappings.
He noted that the suspect submitted his passport along with other Muslim pilgrims from Abuja heading to perform 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 high-ranking official at the Muslim pilgrims welfare board, preferring anonymity, also confirmed the suspect’s arrest.
The publication learned that the suspect had been evading capture after security initiated a manhunt for him.
The DSS has not yet issued an official statement on the matter as of the time of this report.
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