Zamfara Lawmaker, Former LG Chair, And District Head Arrested In Connection With Kidnapping

Zamfara Lawmaker, Former LG Chair, And District Head Arrested In Connection With Kidnapping

Muhammad Shehu Dalijan, Commissioner of Police in Zamfara State, confirmed the arrest of Ibrahim, a serving lawmaker, in an interview with *DailyTrust*. Ibrahim is currently in police custody…….. CONTINUE READING

Alongside Ibrahim, Alhaji Jafaru Abdullahi Kumburki, the District Head of Kaura Namoda, and Nasiru Muhammad, a former chairman of Kaura Namoda Local Government Area (LGA), have also been detained on similar charges.

CP Dalijan revealed that three other district heads from Danjibga, Bukkuyum, and Unguwar Gyauro in Tsafe and Bukkuyum LGAs are under investigation for related offenses, although their identities have not been disclosed.

Preliminary investigations suggest that Alhaji Kumburki allegedly collaborated with suspected bandits’ associates, Alhaji Bala and Hali Sidi, to kidnap nine individuals from Gidan Sambo village in Kaura Namoda LGA, reportedly demanding an ₦800,000 ransom for their release.

Ibrahim, the lawmaker, is implicated in the kidnapping of 80-year-old Alhaji Ibrahim Sarkin Fada from Kasuwar Daji village. The former chairman of Kaura Namoda LGA is accused of working with Hali Sidi and Alhaji Bala to abduct Alhaji Ango from Kumurya village.

These arrests are part of increased efforts by law enforcement to combat banditry and kidnapping in Zamfara State, which has been plagued by insecurity and criminal activity.

CP Dalijan stated, “The district heads from Danjibga, Unguwar Gyauro, and Bukkuyum will face an investigative panel established by the state government for their suspected involvement in banditry.”

He added that an initial police investigation report has been submitted to Governor Dauda Lawal for further action. The police will continue to identify, arrest, and prosecute those involved in banditry and related crimes. “The investigation is ongoing, and anyone found directly or indirectly involved will be questioned,” he assured.