Dismissed Army Corporal Arrested for Leading Robbery Gang

On March 16, 2026, Nigerian Police apprehended Abubakar Musa, a dismissed Corporal of the Nigerian Army, for leading a robbery syndicate and impersonating military personnel to evade arrest. Musa, along with accomplices Hassan Umar and Joshua Raphael, was arrested in Kaduna State following intelligence operations.

The police recovered ten stolen vehicles of various brands, including a Toyota Hilux truck and a Toyota Corolla. DCP Anthony Placid addressed the media in Abuja, highlighting the operation's success as part of a broader effort to combat organized crime in the region.

The police's proactive measures also included the arrest of multiple high-profile suspects and the recovery of firearms and ammunition, disrupting criminal networks and preventing further criminal activities, particularly in the Federal Capital Territory and surrounding states.