Security operatives arrest wanted kidnapper during screening in Abuja hajj camp

Security operatives arrested arrested a wanted kidnapper at the hajj camp in Abuja. A security source at the camp confirmed the arrest to Daily Trust, on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He said the suspect was nabbed during screening of pilgrims who were preparing to be airlifted to Saudi Arabia. The source disclosed that the suspect identified as Yahaya Zango resided at Paikon -Kore in Gwagwalada area council of the FCT. Security agencies had declared him wanted, following his alleged involvement in some kidnappings. He said the suspect presented his passport alongside other Muslim contingent from Abuja who were on their way to observe this years hajj. It was this afternoon during the screening at the hajj camp in airport when the DSS operatives apprehended him and whisked him away, he said. A senior official at the Muslim pilgrims welfare board, who didnt want his name mentioned, also confirmed the arrest of the suspect. The publication gathered that the suspect had been on the run after security launched manhunt for him.  The DSS is yet to officially react to the development as of the time of filing this report.