Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have apprehended Shuaiabu Bala, aged 23 years of Malanta, Gimba Village, and Safinu Musa, aged 22 years of Bugau Village, Anchau, Kubau L.G.A of the state for kidnapping offences.
A statement signed by the Command Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), ASP Mansir Hassan, said that the suspects have during interrogation confessed to the crime, as investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the kidnapping gang now at large.
“On the 15th of June, 2024, at about 18:10 hours, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Maigana received intelligence from a concerned citizen regarding a group of kidnappers planning to collect ransom money from the relatives of their victim,” it said.
The Kaduna Command also in continuation of its ongoing clampdown on kidnappers and their informants within the state, similarly arrested three other kidnap suspects, namely, Sani Amadu – 17 years; Sani Lawal – 20 years; and Aliyu Usman 22 years, all residents of Dadin Kowa, Tafa Local Government Area in Niger State
“Also, in continuation of the ongoing clampdown on kidnappers and their informants within Kaduna State, a significant breakthrough was achieved on June 17, 2024. Acting on credible intelligence received by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa, it was reported that some suspected kidnappers were sighted roaming around Tafa Town”, PPRO said.
“At about 1700 hours, the DPO immediately mobilized and led a surveillance team, in conjunction with the Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) of Tafa, to the scene. As a result of this swift action, three suspected kidnappers were arrested and brought to the station”, he stated.
ASP Mansir Hassan explained that during the course of the investigation, incriminating evidence, including pictures and videos of banditry activities, was discovered on their cell phones. Upon completion of the preliminary investigation, the case will be transferred to the Anti-Kidnapping Unit for further action.
Hassan further revealed that the operatives also arrested one Chinago Harrison of Manys street, Unguwar Rimi in Kaduna metropolis with a motor vehicle strongly suspected to be stolen.
“The operatives during investigation recovered a black Toyota Land Cruiser Jeep, 2013 model, with registration number KTU 886 JD, chassis number JTMHY7AJXD4017043, and engine number 3UR3151879”.
“Preliminary investigations have revealed that the vehicle was stolen from Sir Dingshegyuan Plastic Processing and Manufacturing Company Limited, located at the Interchange in Shagamu, Ogun State. Suspect will be handed over to Ogun State Police Command for further investigations”, the statement said.
PPRO Hassan further stated that the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Ali has assured that his command remained committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents in the state, and urged the public to continue their support by reporting any suspicious activities to the nearest police station.
