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POLICE ARREST 12 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, 3 GUN-RUNNERS, RECOVER ARMS, AMMUNITION. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 PRESS RELEASE

INTERNAL SECURITY: POLICE ARREST 12 SUSPECTED KIDNAPPERS, 3 GUN-RUNNERS, RECOVER ARMS, AMMUNITION


The Nigeria Police Force has again achieved significant breakthroughs in combating violent crimes with the arrest of suspected kidnappers and gun runners and recovery of arms across several states. These successful operations, which were propelled by credible intelligence, demonstrate the commitment of the Force to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.


On April 25, 2025, operatives of the FID Special Tactical Squad (STS) in collaboration with operatives of the Taraba State Police command, local hunters and vigilante group arrested four suspected kidnappers in Mararaban Abbare, Lau L.G.A., while they were planning an operation. The suspects, identified as Shehu Ibrahim, Abdullahi Haruna, Yusuf Bello, and Mohammed Bako, were found in possession of 2 AK-49 rifles, 1 AK-47 rifle, six magazines, and 45 rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition. Prior to this arrest, the operatives had earlier received intelligence on a group of kidnapping gang terrorizing Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Plateau,Bauchi, and Kaduna States. A successful raid conducted at the hideout of this gang led to the arrest of five suspected kidnappers. These suspects, identified as Sulaiman Mohammed, Tijjani Bello, Muhammed Umar, Adamu Ibrahim,Solomon Nathaniel, Haruna Adamu were also found in possession of 3 AK-47 rifles, 1 AK-49 rifle, and 4 AK-47 magazines.


In a similar development on April 17, 2025, acting on intelligence, Police Operatives attached to Kaduna State Command apprehended one Isa Ibrahim, a suspected kidnapper, who confessed to relocating to Kaduna to establish a new gang after his accomplices were arrested in Kwara State. Equally on the same date, operatives of the Kaduna State Command mobilized a patrol team to Lamido village, Lere LGA, where two suspected kidnappers, Sani Liman and Murtala Magaji, were apprehended and both suspects confessed to involvement in kidnapping activities in the area. Additionally, on April 18, 2025, police operatives of the state, acting on received information about the activities of suspected gun runners, arrested 2 suspects identified as Bajo Badun and Magaji Abdullahi, who were found in possession of two fabricated AK-47 rifles and later arrested one Ishiyaku Ali, along the Kauru-Pambegua Road of the state in possession of two locally-fabricated rifles and a long chain concealed in a sack.


The suspects will be charged to court as soon as investigations are concluded.


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., commends the efforts of these gallant operatives and  assures members of the public that the Force remains committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents. He further urges the public to continue supporting the police with credible and timely information of happenings in their environment.


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI

FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,

FORCE HEADQUARTERS,

ABUJA.


29TH APRIL 2025.

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