From Femi Mustapha, in Kaduna
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested two suspects, Aminu Saleh, a 25-year-old male, and Jafar Ibrahim, a 24-year-old male. all from Kasuwan Magani area of Kujama State.
This was contained in a statement made available to the media in Kaduna today.
The Statement said that operatives, acting on a credible intelligence, conducted a successful raid 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 state.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime and revealed that they had been working with four other syndicate members who are currently at large.
“In the same vein, on August 22, 2024, one Shafiu Abdullahi reported to operation Fushin Kada that he had been receiving threatening phone calls demanding 10 million Naira, with the callers 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 arrested were Umar Baso, Shehu Filani, and Babangida Abdulkarim, all residents of Soba and Kajuru L.G.A., Kaduna State.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime, providing detailed accounts of their actions.
“Additionally, on August 24, 2024, the operatives arrested two suspects involved in supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers operating in Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara States.
“The suspects, identified as Dahiru Liman, a 47-year-old of Garin Kurama Village, Lere LGA Kaduna State, and Sani Abdullahi Makeri, a 45-year-old of Kankara LGA Katsina State, were apprehended with one fabricated AK-47 rifle and five rounds of 9mm live ammunition recovered during the operation.
” The suspects confessed to the crime and their long-term involvement in other illegal activities.
“Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, CP AUDU ALI DABIGI psc, calls on the public to stay vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to strengthen the collective effort in maintaining security across the state.
“He reassures residents that the Command is unwavering in its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding the well-being of all citizens.”
