The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command have arrested one Yahaya Saleh for attempting to secure the release of a suspected kidnapper who is currently under investigation.
The FCT Police Commissioner (CP) Saka Ajao Adewale, said Saleh attempted to bribe the Police investigators handling the kidnap case with the sum of N1.5 million to free the suspect.
CP Adewale told newsmen on Wednesday at the Command headquarters that the arrest was made following a discreet operation by officers of its 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 suspect 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,” the CP said.
According to the Police boss, investigation is ongoing to arrest other actors of the syndicate as part of efforts by the Command to rid the Nation’s capital of criminal elements.
He praised the Police operatives for their professional conduct while assuring the public that the Command remains resolute in its stance against corruption and interference with the process of justice.
