POLICE FOIL KIDNAP ATTEMPT ON KADUNA-ABUJA HIGHWAY, ARREST THREE SUSPECTS
The Kaduna State Police Command said it arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja highway and neighbouring states.
This was revealed in a statement on Friday by the Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan.
Hassan said the suspects, identified as Muhammad Lawal Abubakar, 40, Abubakar Isah, 40, and Samaila Saidu, 65, were apprehended on 5 November 2024 during a targeted intelligence-led operation by the Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team.
According to the police spokesman, operatives recovered an AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine from the suspects.
He added that during interrogation, all three suspects confessed to being part of a kidnapping syndicate known for terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
He said, “The syndicate has been linked to a string of violent incidents across the region, causing distress among residents and travellers alike.”
“The suspects are currently cooperating with the police and have provided crucial information to assist in the possible arrest of other syndicate members at large and to facilitate the recovery of additional firearms in the group’s possession.”
Hassan quoted the new State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, as commending the operatives for their diligence, while urging the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
He affirmed that “the command remains steadfast in its commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of citizens and will continue to deploy all resources necessary to dismantle criminal networks in the state.”
More Stories
POLICE RESCUE 21 AS TWO OPERATIVES DIE DURING FACE-OFF WITH GUNMEN IN KATSINA
The Katsina State Police Command reported that in a fierce gun battle with bandits, security operatives thwarted kidnapping attempts and...
PHOTOS: KENYA HIGH COMMISSIONER TO NIGERIA, ISAAC PARASHINA PAYS COURTESY CALL TO GOV SANWO-OLU IN LAGOS
L-R: High Commissioner of Kenya to Nigeria, Mr. Isaac Parashina receiving Lagos State government plaque from the Governor, Mr. Babajide...
LAGOS GOVT ANNOUNCES TRAFFIC DIVERSION FOR LAGOS WOMEN RUN
In view of the annual Lagos women's run slated for Saturday, 9th November 2024, the Lagos State Government has rolled...
CALIFORNIA WILDFIRE DESTROYS OVER 130 HOMES, OFFICIALS CONFIRM
No fewer than 130 homes have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in...
GUNMEN KILL POLICE INSPECTOR, ABDUCT TWO CHINESE NATIONALS IN CROSS RIVER
Unknown gunmen, on Thursday evening, reportedly shot and killed an Inspector of Police and also abducted two Chinese nationals in...
JUST IN: NIGERIA’S WIZKID, BURNA BOY, DAVIDO, TEMS NOMINATED FOR 2025 GRAMMY AWARDS (FULL LIST)
The 2025 Grammy nominations have been revealed, presenting a star-studded lineup of artists, albums, and songs competing for honours at...