Police arrest man for trying to secure release of suspected kidnapper

Operatives of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested one Yahaya Saleh for allegedly attempting to bribe officers in a bid to secure the release of a suspected kidnapper currently under investigation.

The arrest was confirmed by the FCT Commissioner of Police, CP Saka Ajao Adewale, during a press briefing on Wednesday at the command headquarters in Abuja.

According to CP Adewale, Saleh approached police investigators handling the kidnap case and offered a bribe of ₦1.5 million in an effort to influence the release of the suspect. However, the officers rejected the offer and promptly arrested him for attempting to obstruct justice.

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According to the CP, the arrest was made following a discreet operation by officers of the command’s Scorpion Squad, who had been handling the ongoing investigation into a kidnapping syndicate operating within FCT and its environs.

He said the 40-year-old approached the police investigators and allegedly offered the bribe as an inducement to compromise the case and unlawfully release one of the arrested suspects.

“And demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and unwavering commitment to justice, the officers promptly declined the offer and initiated necessary legal procedures, leading to Saleh’s immediate arrest,” he said.

The police commissioner, who said an investigation is ongoing to arrest other actors of the syndicate, commended the officers for their conduct and assured the public that the command remains resolute in its stance against corruption and interference with justice.