End Of The Road: Security Operatives Arrest High-Profile Kidnapper During Hajj Preparations

Security operatives have arrested a wanted kidnap suspect, Yahaya Zango, who was residing in Paikon-Kore, within the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

Zango was apprehended on Sunday at the Abuja Hajj camp during the screening process for Muslim pilgrims set to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia for this year’s pilgrimage.

According to a security source at the camp who spoke to Daily Trust, Zango had been declared wanted by law enforcement agencies over his alleged involvement in a series of kidnappings.

The source explained that the suspect attempted to board the flight with other pilgrims by presenting his international passport but was identified during the security clearance process. He added, “It was during the afternoon screening at the airport’s Hajj camp that DSS operatives arrested him and immediately took him into custody.”

A senior official from the Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board, who requested anonymity, also confirmed the arrest.

As of the time this report was filed, the Department of State Services (DSS) had not issued an official statement regarding the incident.