Kaduna Police Apprehend Suspected Notorious Kidnappers

Kaduna Police Apprehend Suspected Notorious Kidnappers

The Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended four individuals suspected of involvement in a series of kidnappings and other criminal activities in the Northwest region. The arrests were made during a joint patrol operation conducted by officers from the Saminaka Division and the Hunters Group in Lere Local Government Area (LGA) on May 29, 2024………..CONTINUE READING

According to ASP Mansir Hassan, the spokesperson for the state command, the arrests were facilitated by a tip-off from a concerned citizen. The suspects, identified as Isah Baffa Rabo, Ja’afaru Sale, Imar Musa, and Idris Abubakar, were allegedly involved in kidnappings for ransom and cattle rustling activities.

Isah Baffa Rabo, a 30-year-old male from Maibindiga Village, Lere LGA, was implicated in kidnappings in Zango Kataf LGA and Kachia LGA. Ja’afaru Sale and Imar Musa, both 30-year-old males from Durumi Village, Lere LGA, confessed to their involvement in a kidnapping syndicate operating in Lere LGA. Additionally, the suspects admitted to rustling two cattle, which they later sold.

CP Ali Audu Dabigi I psc, the Commissioner of Police, reiterated the commitment of the Kaduna State Police Command to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens. The recovered items from the arrests include firearms such as a locally made single-barrel gun, an AK-47 rifle, a cutlass, and three mobile phones. The case has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) for further investigation.

In a separate operation led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tudun Wada Zaria Division, one Hussaini, a 70-year-old male from Tudunjukun in Zaria, was arrested following credible intelligence about suspicious activities. An AK-47 rifle, a locally made pistol, and three cartridges were recovered from the suspect, who is currently assisting the police in their investigations to apprehend his accomplices.

The Kaduna State Police Command continues its efforts to combat criminal elements in the state, with a focus on ensuring the safety and security of all residents

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