Kaduna Police Arrest Eight Kidnappers, Seize Weapons

The Kaduna Police Command arrested eight suspected kidnappers identified as Dauda Murna, Usman Abdullahi, Abubakar Sulaiman, Saleh Abdullahi, Usman Muhammed, Mathias Moses, Makama John, and Tafarki Audu. Additionally, four suspected informants were apprehended: Shuaibu Sabiu, Audu Makama, Simon Moses, and Amadu Mathew.

The arrests were part of intensified clearance operations and targeted raids in response to recent security challenges. Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Mansir Hassan, stated that preliminary investigations revealed two suspects confessed to leaking information about police operations to criminals, undermining efforts to combat crime.

The Kaduna State Government has provided three additional armoured personnel carriers to enhance police operations in Millennium City and surrounding areas. A government delegation, led by Chief of Staff Malam Sani Kila, met with community leaders on October 10 to discuss collective action against insecurity.

Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu urged residents to report suspicious activities and assured them of ongoing efforts to dismantle criminal networks.