The police in Kaduna State have arrested a three-member gang of suspected kidnapping syndicate terrorizing citizens in communities and recovered dangerous weapons from the culprits.
Spokesman of the Kaduna Police Command,.ASP Mansir Hassan, stated that ”On 5th November 2024, at about 18:35 hours, acting on a credible technical intelligence, the Operation Fushin Kada Tracking and Response Team, successfully arrested three members of a notorious kidnapping syndicate terrorizing Kaduna-Abuja highway and other neighboring states.
”The suspects, identified as Muhammad Lawal Abubakar (40), Abubakar Isah (40), and Samaila Saidu (65), were apprehended during a targeted intelligence-led operation. The police recovered an AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine from the suspects.
”During interrogation, all three suspects confessed to being part of a kidnapping syndicate known for terrorizing the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway. The syndicate have been linked to a string of violent incidents across the region, causing distress among residents and travelers 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.
”The Commissioner of Police CP Ibrahim Abdullahi.psc,mni commended the Police Operatives for their diligence and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities, as 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.”
By Joel Olusegun
