Abuja Kidnappers Kill Female Lawmaker’s Aide Despite Ransom Payment

A member of the House of Representatives, Dabo Haruna, expressed deep sadness on Tuesday over the killing of his legislative aide, Miss Nimah Sulaiman, on October 17, 2024. He revealed that even after paying a ransom, kidnappers still took her life.

Haruna, who represents Toro federal constituency in Bauchi State, raised a motion of urgent national importance in the House. He explained that his aide was brutally murdered while on her way home.

In his presentation, Haruna highlighted the rising cases of kidnappings and robberies in Abuja, the nation’s capital. He mentioned the increasing number of incidents involving “one chance” criminals, where unsuspecting passengers are kidnapped or robbed by criminals posing as taxi drivers. He said the situation has created fear and insecurity for people living in Abuja, making life unsafe for residents.

Haruna explained that the use of unregistered and unpainted taxis has worsened the security situation, as these vehicles make it easier for criminals to carry out their illegal activities in the capital.

He said, “Further aware that one Miss Nimah Sulaiman, a Legislative Aide of Hon Dabo, was kidnapped and brutally murdered on Thursday, October 17, 2024, on her way home to Jahi District, around 6:15 pm, where she was taken at gunpoint at Bannex Junction in Wuse 2 by one-chance operators.

“Despite paying ransom in full, her life was tragically cut short. Her body was found between the hours of 9 and 10 pm at Maitama/Minister’s Hill Bridge.”

Haruna added that this tragic incident has caused shock and sorrow within the community, highlighting the increasing insecurity in Abuja. He emphasized the responsibility of lawmakers to protect the lives and safety of citizens.

In response to this, the House summoned the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, to address the rise of “one chance” crimes and other security problems in Abuja. The Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, and the Director-General of the State Security Service, Adeola Ajayi, were also asked to appear before the House committees on FCT, Police Affairs, and National Security.

Additionally, the House directed its FCT committee to investigate the widespread use of unregistered and unpainted taxis in Abuja and recommend steps to regulate their operations to improve security in the capital.

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