Kaduna Police Arrest 24 Suspected Kidnappers and Seize Arms

On September 30, 2026, Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu announced the arrest of 24 suspected kidnappers in Kaduna during a press briefing. The operations, which were intelligence-led, resulted in the recovery of firearms including two AK-47 magazines, 38 live cartridges, and locally made weapons.

Notably, on September 24, a 45-year-old man, Abdullahi Ibrahim, was apprehended in Kudan Local Government Area, leading to the discovery of two locally made AK-47 rifles and other firearms. Ibrahim revealed that he acquired the weapons from Saidu Magari and Mallam Ado, who remain at large.

Additionally, three firearms linked to banditry were recovered along the Kidandan-Birnin Gwari axis. The police also arrested two members of an arms trafficking syndicate, Rayyanu Adamu and Nasiru Abubakar, and seized 270 rounds of AK-47 ammunition.

Rabiu emphasized the commitment to ongoing operations against criminal activities and urged the public to report suspicious actions.