The Kaduna State Police Command, on Saturday the arrest of a number of high-profile kidnappers, cattle rustlers and vandals throughout the state.
In a press release launched to newsmen, the command’s Public Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, stated operatives of ‘Operation Fushin Kada,’ nabbed six suspected kidnappers, one cattle rustler, 5 vandals and recovered firearms in addition to charms.
He stated on November 12, 2024, Operation Fushin Kada personnel arrested 4 members of a infamous kidnapping syndicate working in Rahama Village, Dutsen Wai Village, and surrounding areas.
He stated the suspects, Yahaya Abdullahi, Shamsu Ibrahim, Linus Obasi, and Hauwa Mohammed, had been concerned within the kidnapping of a feminine sufferer from Rahama Village, who was held captive for 4 days till a ransom of N3m was paid.
He added that in one other breakthrough, Operation Fushin Kada operatives arrested two members of a infamous kidnapping syndicate in Ikara Native Authorities Space on November 6, 2024.
Hassan stated the suspects, Surajo Hassan and Abdulhadir Usman, confessed to a number of armed theft operations and kidnappings, together with a case the place a sufferer was held captive for 60 days and launched after a ransom of N8m was paid.
“On November 13, 2024, officers from Operation Fushin Kada apprehended a 27-year-old male, Audu Abdullahi, in Kujama, Kaduna, who was discovered to be a member of a infamous cattle rustling syndicate.
“Throughout interrogation, he confessed to being a part of a syndicate that incessantly carries out operations utilizing two AK-47 rifles and different harmful weapons.
“Following his confession, a search operation led to the restoration of a regionally made firearm and charms utilized by the gang,” the assertion famous.
The police spokesman additional stated that Operation Fushin Kada officers responded to a misery name from the Kaduna State Vigilance Service, reporting suspicious actions on the Kaduna State Commerce Truthful advanced.
The staff, in accordance with him, arrested Salisu Mohammed, Mohammed Abubakar, and Aliyu Isah for vandalising armoured cable wires on the location.
Hassan stated, “All suspects are residents of Hayin Na’iya in Kaduna Metropolis.
“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a syndicate who specialises in vandalising armoured cable wires.
“They talked about one Abubakar Garba and Isiaku Abdullahi as their felony receivers. Primarily based on this info, the investigation was prolonged to Malalin Gabas and Rigasa. The staff efficiently apprehended the 2 suspects who additionally confessed to their roles as felony receivers.”
The police spokesman stated the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, counseled the officers for his or her efforts and warranted the general public of the command’s dedication to defending public infrastructure and making certain security and safety in Kaduna State.