Story By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Kaduna State Police Command said it has arrested One kidnapper, five notorious armed robbers and neutralized One, recovered one AK47 rifle, as well as two pistols, Camouflage uniform and other Exhibits.
A statement signed by the police spokesman Asp Mansir Hassan on Thursday has disclosed.
It stressed that “On the 10th of September 2024, the Operation Fushi Kada operatives led by the Commander, acting on technical and credible intelligence intercepted a notorious armed robbery syndicate along the Karji/Sabon Tasha axis of Kaduna State.
“During the operation, the armed robbers engaged the police in a fierce gun battle. But due to the superior firepower of Police, Five suspects were arrested, while one suspect, Christopher Bobai, also known as “Baban Dodo,” sustained serious injuries while attempting to flee. He was confirmed dead by a medical Doctor.
“The suspects arrested include: one Gideon Martins (Male), aged 32, one Joy Gideon (Female), aged 29, one Joshua Gama (Male), aged 45, one Umar Usman (Male), aged 24, one Bashir Yusuf (Male), aged 21.
“All the suspects confessed to the crime and are cooperating with the police to apprehend other gang members still at large.
“The following exhibits where recovered from the suspects: One English-made pistol, One locally-made pistol, Nigerian Army camouflage uniform, Three cutlasses, Four pairs of jungle boots, Six SIM cards, Two sets of black uniforms, two jungle caps”, the statement added.
It further stated that “In the same vein, On 11th September 2024, Acting on credible intelligence, about the movement of a suspected kidnapper, Police operatives swiftly mobilized and successfully apprehended one Saidu Inusa, also known as “Haske”, a 29-year-old resident of Burinta, Bishini Ward in Kachia Local Government Area, Kaduna State.
“During interrogation, He confessed to his involvement in multiple kidnapping operations across the State. An AK-47 rifle was recovered from the suspect”, it stated.
The Commissioner of Police CP Audu Ali Dabigi, emphasized the importance of community involvement in ensuring public safety.
He also assured citizens that the police command will maintain its current momentum in the ongoing efforts to clamp down on armed robbers and bandits in the State.
