by Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
In yet another remarkable achievement, the Kaduna State Police Command has successfully arrested seven persons suspected to be cultists, and has seized from them illegal firearms, and recovered a substantial quantity of suspicious substances believed to be blood.
The operation, conducted on April 6th, 2024, was initiated, based on intelligence gathering from a reliable source, according to the release signed and made available Tuesday night to newsmen by the Command’s Police spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan.
Names and ages withheld, the release states thus: “Acting swiftly on the information received, police operatives moved into action, at about 0300 hours, after reports indicated unusual activities in the rocky and mountainous region of Dumbi, along the Kaduna-Zaria expressway.
During the raid, a total of seven suspects were arrested, while others managed to evade arrest under the cover of darkness.
Among the items seized from the arrested suspects were two pistols, a 30-liter jerry-can containing a liquid suspected to be blood, and a Lexus car believed to be associated with their criminal activities.
The Command’s Commissioner of Police, CP Ali Audu Dabigi, psc, commends the cooperation and vigilance of the community in providing crucial information leading to the successful operation.
He further reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to rooting out criminal elements and ensuring the safety and security of all residents within the state.
It stated that efforts are currently underway to apprehend the remaining suspects, who fled the scene, urging anyone with relevant information to come forward and assist in bringing the suspects to justice.
The statement described the arrest as a major blow to criminal networks, as Kaduna Police Command seizes firearms and apprehends suspected cultists.
“The Kaduna State Police Command said, it will continue to make significant strides in its relentless pursuit of justice and safety for all citizens.”