By Mohammed Bello Doka
In a decisive move to fortify security in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, launched the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), yielding remarkable results within just two weeks. The SIS operation led to the arrest of 139 suspects, the safe rescue of 154 kidnapped victims, and the confiscation of a cache of arms, including 17 weapons and 604 ammunition.
A pivotal achievement involved intercepting a group along the Abuja-Kaduna expressway, disrupting their arms supply chain to bandits in Niger, Zamfara, and Kaduna States. In a subsequent encounter along the FCT-Kaduna axis, IGP-SIS operatives engaged armed bandits, neutralizing three, including their leader, Mai-Gemu (aka Gadoro), effectively dismantling the gang.
On January 21, the SIS apprehended two major gun-running kingpins supplying arms to assailants in the North-Central region. Another success unfolded in Jikwoyi, where the squad confronted kidnappers, rescuing a victim and seizing arms after a fierce gun battle.
Inspector-General Egbetokun announced plans to extend SIS operations nationwide, underscoring the commitment to comprehensive national security. Tactical deployment of IGP-SIS operatives to FCT areas grappling with security breaches further demonstrates the force's dedication to eradicating criminal activities.
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