Troops Nab 55-Year-Old Suspected Kidnapper, Recover Arms, Ammunition in Kano
Troops of the Joint Task Force in Tundun Wada have arrested a 55-year-old suspected notorious kidnapper during a recent security operation in Sumana village, Tundun Wada Local Government Area of Kano State.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Tuesday by Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Nigerian Army.
According to the statement, the suspect was apprehended on April 20 and later paraded before the Brigade Commander, Brigadier General Ahmed Tukur, during his Easter visit to troops at the Forward Operating Base (FOB) in Falgore, Doguwa LGA.
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A significant cache of arms and ammunition was recovered during the operation. The items include one fabricated AK-47 rifle, one Den gun, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one woodland camouflage uniform, one desert camouflage, a woodland camouflage vest, and a Bajaj motorcycle seat suspected to be used for concealing weapons.
Brig.-Gen. Tukur commended the troops for their bravery and professionalism, noting that the successful arrest and recovery represent another milestone in the Nigerian Army’s efforts to combat insecurity in the region.
“The army remains dedicated to its mandate of safeguarding lives and properties. We will not relent in our efforts to bring perpetrators of criminal acts to justice,” the commander said.
The suspect is currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation, as the Nigerian Army, in collaboration with other security agencies and local authorities, intensifies efforts to restore lasting peace across communities in Kano State.
By PRNigeria
