Police arrest kidnap syndicate in Kaduna, recover AK-47 rifle

By HARUNA AHMED, Kaduna –

Kaduna State Police Command has arrested three members of a notorious kidnap syndicate  in the state.

The command’s spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, who disclosed this in a statement on Friday, said the suspected kidnappers were nabbed on Tuesday and that one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered from them.

ASP Hassan said the  suspects were arrested during  an intelligence-led operation by men of the command.

He said that the suspects’ gang was known for  terrorising travellers on the Kaduna-Abuja highway and communities in  neighboring states.

“During interrogation, all the  three suspects confessed to being part of a kidnap syndicate known for terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.

“The syndicate has  been linked to a string of violent incidents across the region, causing distress among residents and travellers alike.

“The suspects are currently cooperating with the police and have provided crucial information to assist in the possible arrest of other syndicate members at large and to facilitate the recovery of additional firearms in the group’s possession.”he said.

Hassan said that the Commissioner of Police in the state  had  lauded the operatives for their diligence and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies.

Hassan restated the command’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of residents .

He assured that police continue to deploy all resources necessary to dismantle criminal networks in the state.