Police arrest 10 kidnappers in Kaduna, recover arms

The operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested no fewer than 10 suspected kidnappers in the state.

The Command’s Acting Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, made the disclosure at a press conference in Kaduna on Saturday, October 7, 2023.

Hassan disclosed that the suspected kidnappers were arrested between September and October 3, 2023.

He stated that the police operatives recovered three AK47 rifles, three fabricated 10 rounds revolver, 448 rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunition, another cache of 15 rounds of 7.62 X 39mm live ammunition, and a vehicle with registration number Ebonyi HKW 578 AA.

The police spokesperson said: “It is pertinent to note that we often have interface with you in an effort to showcasing our successes in the fight against robbery, banditry, kidnapping, and other sundry crimes.

“The accomplishments are not devoid of the assurances of our definite commitment to our statutory duty, thus we seek for a robust Police–Public partnership in the continuous fight against criminal elements as the task of securing the communities is everybody’s duty.

“The Command is not unmindful of the security challenges bedevilling the state amongst which are banditry, kidnapping, robbery, and farmers/herders skirmishes, among others.

“However, remarkable efforts were not spared in addressing the untoward situation which culminates into the relative peace currently being experienced by the law-abiding citizens in the state.”

The suspects, Hassan said, were being interrogated and would be charged to court on completion of investigations.

The police spokesman quoted the Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, Musa Garba, as commending the officers for their gallantry and dedication to duty.

Garba, however, warned criminals to stay clear of the state and reiterated the commitment of the police to protecting lives and property.

The Star