From Edirin Robinson, in Kaduna
The Operatives of Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two Kidnappers, four members of an armed robbery syndicate, and recovered one dagger and fifty rustled cows.
This was according to a statement by the Command’s Public Relation Officer, PPRO DSP Mansir Hassan which was made available to the media in Kaduna on Tuesday.
The statement said that on January 19, 2025, acting on credible intelligence regarding the activities of a notorious armed robbery syndicate, a team of detectives, led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Samaru-Zaria, launched an operation in Zango and Hayin Jarumai areas of Samaru-Zaria, which resulted in the arrest of four suspects.
According to the statement, the suspects are Abubakar Alkamu, Ahmed Shaibu Lama, Hassan Isah and Umar Abubakar.
“During a search in the residence of the third suspect, Hassan Isah, officers recovered a dagger, which is used in carrying out the criminal activities of the syndicate.
“All four suspects confessed to their involvement in various robbery incidents, and a manhunt is currently underway to apprehend other members of the gang and its leaders who are in possession of the Arms of the group, they are still at large.”
The statement further said that In the same vein, on January 19, 2025, acting on credible intelligence, a team of detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jere conducted a coordinated operation in Jere.
The operation led to the successful arrest of two suspected Kidnappers, identified as Abubakar Ahmadu ‘M’a native of Mayo Belwa and Shehu SNU ‘M. from Tango all in Adamawa state while the Command is still on trail of other gang members.
The Pro disclosed that, during the operation, three mobile phones and the sum of one hundred and fifty-eight thousand six hundred naira (₦158,600) were recovered from the suspects as exhibits.
“Upon interrogation, both suspects confessed to being members of a notorious bandit gang responsible for terrorizing the Abuja-Kaduna axis.
Also, on 20th January, 2025, a distress call intercepted by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Hunkuyi Division, reported that an unspecified number of armed men had invaded a residence in Dandako Village and rustled about fifty cows.
“Acting promptly, the division patrol team mobilized to the scene and pursued the suspects towards Marke Village. This led to an exchange of gunfire, during which the superior firepower of the police, forced the suspects to abandon the stolen cattle and flee into nearby bushes.
“Efforts are underway to comb the surrounding areas for the possible arrest of the fleeing suspects.”
The Commissioner of Police, CP Rabiu Muhammad, commended the officers for their bravery, courage and the use of intelligence led policing in executing the operations.
The Commissioner stressed further that the command will Continue to synergize with the military, other security agencies and the communities to achieve its desired objectives.
He further urged members of the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police, emphasizing the importance of community cooperation in combating crime across the state.
