The charged
Abdullah Adoyta, 21: Faces 16 charges including carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a firearm obtained by crime, forcible confinement, six counts of failing to comply with conditions of his release and drug possession.
Ismail Barkhadle, 23: Faces 12 charges including carrying a concealed weapon, possessing a firearm obtained by crime, forcible confinement, four counts of failing to comply with conditions of his release.
Hakim Karod, 23: Faces six charges including forcible confinement, three counts of breach of probation, possessing proceeds of crime and possession of drugs for the purpose of trafficking.
Amin Osman-Ali, 21: Four charges including forcible confinement, possession for the purpose of trafficking and failing to comply with sentencing conditions.
Abdulaziz Al-Enzi, 26: Charged with forcible confinement, possessing proceeds of crime and drug possession.
Yonis Barkhadle, 22: Six charges including forcible confinement, possession of proceeds of crime, drug possession and trafficking, and failing to comply with release conditions
Yaqoub Ali, 27: Charged with forcible confinement, posession of proceeds of crime, drug trafficking.
Mahad Ismail, 21: Charged with forcible confinement.
I am,It's an unbelievable crime most of us probably can't quite grasp.Home takeovers.A group of people up to no good -- thugs, really -- literally take over your home. Your home becomes their new base to carry out their criminal activities -- drug deals, gang activity.
These lowlifes target the most vulnerable people -- people who are recovering from addictions and can't protect themselves. Or seniors who are bewildered and scared for their lives. Or adults who have mental disabilities.In all cases, they are too scared to speak, too terrified to call the police, too frightened for their safety or that of their loved ones.
They live in poor areas, sometimes live on the fringes of society, sometimes have their own issues with police. They believe they are helpless.Home takeovers -- call it urban terrorism.It's still hard to believe. Someone just knocks on your door, barges in and takes over? You have no connection to them? Really, in Ottawa?
So far this year, Ottawa Police know of five home takeovers. Last year, there were 35.
It can happen in may different ways. You don't know the person befriending you is a drug dealer -- until he moves in and takes over. At first, your new friend is just hanging out, then he starts to invite friends over. Then one day, they just never leave and the threats begin.The victims go about their business. They go to work. They come and go, but the threats are so strong, they stay silent even though sometimes they aren't even prisoners.In one case, the kids still went to school.
Eventually a teacher sussed out what was happening in their home and the police were called.Hard to believe. But it's a disturbing situation and appears to be on the rise in Ottawa. Think about, there are more home takeovers in Ottawa than there are murders.If the pace continues in 2014, Ottawa Police will deal with more than the 35 takeovers that happened in 2013 --nearly three a month.
The bad news is that police suspect the numbers is higher but the victims are too scared to come forward.Thursday night, the anti-gang unit DART arrested eight young men as they dismantled a gang-related home takeover at a Baycrest Dr. highrise.The apartment building sits in the heart of Herongate, an area that has seen its fair share of shootings and gang activity.The building is 350 metres from a community police station.
On Friday, several residents of the building where the takeover happened were reluctant to speak when approached by the Sun.Some didn't even respond to questions, while others refused to open their doors.Those who did speak were scared -- but not surprised. Drugs and gang activity is common in their neighbourhoods.One neighbour had her suspicions. She figured with all the traffic going in and out of the apartment, there had to be a drug den, but she didn't want to get involved."I keep to myself," said the young mother, poking her head around a heavy metal door.
"I don't stick my nose into anything in this building.""It was really bad, apparently," said another young woman, who heard about the police take-down but didn't want to talk more.
Police seized two loaded handguns, additional ammo for the guns, mariijuana and crack cocaine.The eight arrested face a combined 49 charges, including carrying a concealed weapon, forcible confinement and possession of a firearm obtained by crime. Few other details are available.The building rental agency said it was unaware of any suspicious activity, and meets regularly with community police officers .
Officials said they are working to enroll their area properties in the crime-free multi-housing program.Police also proactively patrol high-risk areas that could be more vulnerable to such crime. They drop off cards, but it's one of those crimes that is tough to solve if you don't know it's happening.Police are hoping people in similar situations or who know of others who are victims will come forward.
Abdi "No, I won't reveal their qabiils" Johnson
community finished ah.
It's only a matter of time til they take up arms and reclaim their city 
