by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command says it has arrested five kidnappers, one spiritualist, one notorious car thief, and recovered a stolen Toyota Hilux vehicle and other exhibits.
Our correspondent reported that all the suspected kidnappers and others arrested appeared looking so hungry and malnourished.
A statement by the spokesman of the Command, Mansir Hassan, averred that the operatives targeted operation in Kundun Village, which led to the arrest of Umar Haruna, Shuaibu Umar and Hairatu Muntari, aka “Talatu of Kundun Village.”
“On 5th November 2024, at about 0400hrs, operatives from the anti-kidnapping Unit led by their OC executed a targeted operation in Kundun Village, which led to the arrest of the trio.
“The primary target of the operation was Umar Haruna and the suspected gang leader, who remains at large.
“Investigations revealed that, Shuaibu Umar was allegedly invited to participate in a future operation that the suspects were planning.
“During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their roles in a series of kidnappings. They even disclosed their intentions to kidnap a resident of Maraban Yakawada.
“Further investigations revealed that ransom money obtained from previous kidnappings had been used to purchase bags of maize, which were subsequently recovered as exhibits.
“In addition to the arrests, the operatives apprehended a third suspect, Abubakar, who served as the gang’s cattle rearer. They recovered eight cows, seven calves, and eight sheep connected to the gang’s activities.”