Plot to attack Nigeria’s Capital foiled

A recent intelligence report from the Nigeria Police Force has uncovered a foiled kidnapping operation in the vicinity of Abuja.

Operatives intercepted a phone call between suspected kidnappers in Karu, a community near Abuja, and an associate in the Kabusa area of the Federal Capital Territory, detailing plans for an imminent operation.

According to the report titled, “Plan by armed bandits to attack yet-to-be-identified location around the FCT, Abuja,” the kidnapping operation was scheduled for either Tuesday or January 17, 2024.

The intelligence, provided by a military source attached to the intelligence unit, highlighted the coordination between the criminals.

The report stated, “Intelligence at the disposal of the Unit disclosed that on 15th January 2024 at 1956hrs, a suspected kidnapper located at Karu, Abuja (Lat: 9.3150 Long: 7.6149) called an associate suspected to be an informant located at Kabusa Abuja (Lat: 89792 Long: 7.3480).”

During the intercepted conversation, the suspected kidnapper inquired about the specific house they intended to target.

The suspected informant sought clarification, referencing a recent attack, but the kidnapper explained that they were discussing a new target.

He further revealed that he had invited additional members of the gang for the operation, with assurances of their arrival either the next day or a day after.