The Kaduna state Police Command said it has arrested two kidnappers, four members of an armed robbery syndicate, and recovered 50 rustled cows.
The Command’s Spokesperson, DSP Mansur Hassan stated this in a press statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Tuesday.
According to him, the operation, which took place on January 19 and 20, 2025, was carried out by teams of detectives who acted on credible intelligence.
He added that the suspects, who confessed to their involvement in various crimes, are currently being held for further investigation. The police commissioner commended the officers for their bravery and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities.
Mansur avered that, “as Visibility Policing and war against crime and criminality in Kaduna state is intensified, The Kaduna Police command has Succeeded in Arresting Two Kidnappers, Four Members of Armed Robbery Syndicate, Recovered One Dagger and Fifty Rustled Cows.
“On 19th January 2025, at about 0630 hours, 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, identified as: Abubakar Alkamu (Male, 29 years old) Ahmed Shaibu Lama (Male, 24 years old) Hassan Isah (Male, 25 years old) Umar Abubakar (Male, 25 years old)
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.
“In the same vein, on 19th January 2025, at about 2200hrs acting on credible intelligence, a team of detectives led by the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Jere conducted a coordinated operation in Jere. This 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.
“The Command is still on trailed of other gang members. 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 at about 0230 hours, 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, psc, 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 synergies 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.” He stated.