Kaduna Police Net 7 Suspects for Kidnapping, Cattle Rustling
The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested seven suspects linked to cattle rustling, gunrunning, and kidnapping in the state.
A statement released on Sunday by ASP Mansir Hassan, the command’s spokesperson, the suspects were apprehended during a raid on a hideout on Thursday, following a tip-off from credible sources.
The detainees include two suspected cattle rustlers, two notorious gunrunners, and three kidnapping suspects. Police operatives also foiled a kidnapping attempt and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle with ammunition.
“The successful operation is a testament to the command’s commitment to tackling crime and ensuring public safety in Kaduna State,” Hassan said.
The arrest of these suspects is seen as a major breakthrough in the fight against criminality in the region, and residents have expressed relief and appreciation for the police’s efforts.
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The Police Command in Kaduna State, says its operatives have detained two cattle rustlers, two notorious gunrunners and three kidnappers suspects.
The command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Sunday in Kaduna.
Hassan said the operatives also foiled a kidnapping attempt and recovered one fabricated AK-47 rifle with ammunition.
He said, “On Thursday, Police operatives, acting on a credible intelligence report, conducted a successful raid.
”It was on a hideout used by a notorious syndicate involved in the rustling of cattle from innocent farmers in the Kasuwa Magani area of Kujama, Kaduna.”
According to him, during the operation, the Police apprehended two suspects: Aminu Saleh, 25 and Jafar Ibrahim, 24, all male.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime and revealed that they have been working with four other syndicate members who are currently at large,” he said.
Hassan also disclosed that on the same Thursday, one Shafiu Abdullahi reported to operation Fushin Kada, that he had been receiving threatening phone calls demanding N10 million.
He alleged that the callers were threatening to kidnap him, if the ransom was not paid.
” The Tracking and Response Team immediately took action, using advanced techniques to locate and apprehend the suspects.
“The suspects detained are: Umar Baso, Shehu Filani, and Babangida Abdulkarim, all residents of Soba and Kajuru L.G.A.s of Kaduna State.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime, providing detailed accounts of their actions.
“Additionally, On Saturday, the operatives arrested two suspects involved in supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers operating in Kaduna and Katsina States as well as Zamfara, “he said.
Hassan identified the suspects as: Dahiru Liman, 47, Garin Kurama village, Lere LGA Kaduna State and Sani Abdullahi Makeri, 45 , of Kankara LGA Katsina State.
They were apprehended with one fabricated AK-47 rifle and five rounds of 9mm live ammunition recovered during the operation.
Hassan said the suspects confessed to the crime and their long-term involvement in other illegal activities.
He reassured the residents that the command was unwavering in its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding the well-being of all the citizens
