The police have neutralised notorious bandit leader, Abdullahi Umar, known as “Duna,” and his lieutenants Buba Ahmadi, “Killer” and Habi Sule also known as “Mai-Kudi”.
The Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command, Ajao Adewale, while addressing a press conference on Friday in Abuja on 15th September, 2025 at about 2115hrs, armed hoodlums attacked Kpobi and Kpaduma 3 Villages under Guzape in the nation’s capital.
He explained that two vigilantes sustained gunshot wounds during the attack, while one of them, Bako Pwaza, later died at the National Hospital, Abuja.
Adewale stressed that the attackers attempted to kidnap two young ladies, but through a coordinated response team led by himself, including the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, the Rapid Response Squad Commander, and other officers, the victims were successfully rescued.
He added that on 17th September, 2025 at about 2232hrs, the same group of bandits struck again at Karu, where one Nafiu Idris, a staff of the FCTA, Department of Urban Affairs, was abducted.
Adewale noted: “Acting swiftly, the Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in synergy with the Guards Brigade of the Nigerian Army, DSS operatives, Hunters, and Vigilantes, launched a clearance operation.
“On 18th September, 2025 at about 0730hrs, the bandits’ hideout was traced to Zinda Forest, behind the Nigerian Army Estate in Kurudu, bordering Nasarawa State.
“The gang engaged our operatives in a fierce gun battle, but our team overpowered them. Three of the notorious criminals, including their wanted leader Abdullahi Umar a.k.a. “Duna,” and his lieutenants Buba Ahmadi a.k.a. “Killer” and Habi Sule a.k.a. “Mai-Kudi,” were neutralised.”
Adewale said items recovered included: Two AK-49 rifles with breach numbers 1983 NK 2202 and 1975 SW0924; two magazines with seven rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition, two Itel handsets, ATM cards (Access Bank and Wema Bank), two lighters, assorted charms and animal horns cash sum of ₦10,000.
He noted: “Further investigation revealed that the neutralised gang leader “Duna” had been responsible for multiple kidnappings in Karu, Guzape, Kpobi, Army Estate Kurudu, and several locations in Nasarawa State.
“The gang’s planned attempt to kidnap a resident of Federal Housing Estate, Karu, on 18th September 2025 at about 2200hrs, was successfully foiled due to the proactive raid and dislodgement of their camp.”
“Proactive anti-kidnapping and anti-banditry patrols are ongoing across border communities and identified hotspots