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How Women In Hijab Smuggle Guns To Kidnappers Through Their Boyfriends
Two feminine suspects paraded by the police in Abuja have narrated how they helped bandits traffick weapons throughout states.
The police spokesperson, Frank Mba, final week, paraded 11 kidnap suspects, together with the 2 girls.
One of many suspects, Aisha Ibrahim, 30, narrated how she moved an AK-47 rifle from Lafia, Nasarawa State to Kaduna State.
Ms Ibrahim mentioned she delivered the gun in Kaduna to her manfriend – one of many paraded suspects, whom she recognized as Babangida.
The opposite feminine suspect, Hafsat Adamu, additionally mentioned she took a gun from Kujama to Abuja Junction in Kaduna State.
She mentioned she travelled in a commuter automobile whereas hiding the gun in a field.
Ms Adamu mentioned one Suleiman (additionally paraded) gave her the gun in Kujama and acquired her at Abuja Junction, from the place each joined a industrial automobile to Gwagalada in Abuja.
Army camouflage good for operation – Suspect
In the meantime, one of many suspects, Musa Ibrahim, 27, mentioned it’s simpler to hold out kidnapping operations whereas wearing navy uniforms.
The suspect mentioned navy camouflage uniforms made their operations secure and simple.
He mentioned they operated in Gwagwalada in Abuja, and in Kachia and Soba in Kaduna.
One of many suspects mentioned he made a minimum of N600,000 from kidnapping, however the police spokesperson, Mr Mba, interjected and disputed the quantity.
Mr Mba mentioned the feminine suspects exploit their gender, mode of dressing (hijab-wearing), and the innocence naturally related to womanhood, to commit crime.
The police spokesperson mentioned the police will subsequently introduce feminine officers to cease and search operations.
He urged Nigerians to cooperate with the police whereas discharging their duties throughout the nation.
