The Kaduna State Police Command has announced the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the detention of six suspects, as well as a suspected kidnapper.
The Spokesperson of the Command, Mansir Hassan, confirmed the development in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna.
Hassan, an Assistant Superintendent of Police, said on October 25, at approximately 8pm, a patrol team from the Rigachikun Division spotted a suspiciously parked black Kia Rio behind NDC Quarters.
He said the lone occupant fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle.
He added: “A search revealed a Tecno KL4 handset, an iPad, and vehicle documentation photocopies.
“Preliminary investigations identified the owner as a resident of Sardauna Close in Badarawa, Kaduna.
“The vehicle was stolen earlier that day at 14:00 hours from Yahaya Road Jumaat Mosque in Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna.”
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Hassan said on October 27, officers from the Kakuri Police Division intercepted a Toyota LE vehicle with four occupants displaying suspicious behaviour along Kachia Road.
The Police Public Relations Officer said: “The suspects confessed to receiving the vehicle from two others, who instructed them to sell it.
“Police subsequently apprehended the additional two suspects. All six suspects are in custody, with ongoing investigations.”
Hassan also said on October 29, officers from the Katari Division arrested Abdullahi Saleh, 42, for aiding banditry and attempted extortion.
He said Saleh allegedly approached a female shop owner at Katari Main Market, claiming a group of bandits planned to kidnap her.
He demanded N200,000, but later reduced it to N60,000, adding: “Upon arrest, Saleh admitted to the act and remained in custody.”
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, assured the public of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.
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