The Kaduna State Police Command has disclosed that its personnel arrested five kidnap suspects. Spokesman of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, also disclosed that a suspected car thief was arrested and a Toyota Land Cruiser recovered in the process.

The spokesman said the arrests which took place in Kubau Local Government Area, followed the Commissioner of Police orders for continuous clampdown on kidnappers and their informants across the state.

According to him, on June 15, 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 from relatives of their victim.

“Acting swiftly, the DPO mobilised his patrol team and some members of the local vigilance group to the location. The operation resulted in the successful arrest of the suspects: Shuaiabu Bala, 23, from Malanta, Gimba Village, Safinu Musa, 22, from Bugau Village, Anchau, Kubau Local Government Area.”

The Hassan said during interrogation, both suspects confessed to the crime, adding that “Investigations are ongoing to apprehend other members of the kidnapping gang.”

He also said, 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.