Security operatives have arrested a high-profile kidnapping suspect, Yahaya Zango, at the Hajj camp of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, as he attempted to blend in with a group of Saudi-bound pilgrims.
Zango, a native of Paikon-Kore in Gwagwalada Area Council, had been on the radar of security agencies for his alleged involvement in numerous abduction cases across the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
His escape plan was thwarted during a routine document screening by operatives of the Department of State Services (DSS). Officials disclosed that he was quietly apprehended during verification checks on Sunday after being flagged by embedded intelligence officers.
A source within the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board confirmed the arrest, noting that Zango had successfully posed as a legitimate pilgrim, complete with valid documentation, until he was identified by alert security personnel.
Although security agencies have yet to release an official statement, investigations are reportedly underway to uncover the full scope of Zango’s criminal activities and possible accomplices.
The arrest underscores the increasing vigilance of security forces, particularly at major transit points during peak travel periods.
