The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) chapter of Al Akhawaatul Muslimaat Organisation has condemned the abduction of children in Kuje Area Council of the Tereitory by two suspects, who used hijab to disguise their identity.
The suspects, who are ex-convicts: Rose Daniel and Blessing John, were re-arrested for alleged child abduction and trafficking, following the rescue of a four-year-old girl in the Kuje area of Abuja by the FCT Police Command.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), FCT Command, SP Josephine Adeh.
According to the statement, operatives of the command, acting on credible intelligence, arrested the suspects on August 27, while attempting to escape with the abducted four-year-old girl identified as Ummi Mariam Abdullah.
‘A well-meaning member of the community, who observed the entire incident, alerted the police. Responding swiftly to the report, police operatives arrived at the scene, rescued the child and arrested both suspects,’ the statement said.
The PPRO said preliminary investigations revealed that Daniel and John were arrested in December 2025 and arraigned before a court over a similar offence. They were subsequently convicted and released on bail after spending about five months in prison.
The police further stated that since their release, the suspects had allegedly abducted and trafficked four children to different parts of the country.
‘The most recent case involved two children who were taken to a regular accomplice in Port Harcourt, identified only as Madam Ijeoma, who purchased the children for the sum of N1.5 million each,’ the statement added.
While informing that the rescued girl had since been reunited with her family, SP Adeh stated that the suspects are in police custody as investigation continues.
‘The suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations,’ she stated.
Reacting to the development in a release by its Amirah, Hajiya Basheerah AlamalYekeen, Al Akhawaatul Muslimaat Organisation expressed deep concern over the actions of criminals who used religious attire to deceive and commit crimes.
The organisation noted that such acts undermined the trust and peaceful coexistence in our multi-ethnic and multi-religious society, where deliberate efforts are being made to promote unity and mutual respect.
While asserting that criminal acts by individuals, regardless of the attire they wear, do not represent any religion, the organisation called on security agencies to strengthen measures to prevent such ugly incidents.
‘Islam is a religion that promotes good conduct and forbids all forms of evil and injustice. Criminal acts by individuals, regardless of the attire they wear, do not represent any religion.
‘We call on security agencies to strengthen measures to prevent such ugly incidents and urge the judiciary to ensure that the law takes its full course in dealing with repeat offenders,’ the organisation stated.
It added that this incident underscored the need for Muslims and Christians, and all well-meaning Nigerians, to jointly condemn crime and reject attempts to link criminality to any faith.
The organisation stated that the incident also highlighted the importance of allowing due process of law to run its course in order to prevent misinformation, jungle justice and actions that could threaten religious harmony.
Al Akhawaatul Muslimaat then implored parents and guardians to remain vigilant and intentional about the safety and whereabouts of their children and wards at all times.
‘In line with the advice of the police, we also encourage members of the public to promptly report suspicious persons, movements, or activities to the nearest police station,’ it advised.