The Kaduna State Police Command says its has arrested three members of a notorious kidnap syndicate in the state.
This was contained in a statement by the spokesman of the Command and an Assistant Superintendent of Police, Mansir Hassan, on Friday.
Hassan said the suspected kidnappers were nabbed on Tuesday and that one AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered from them.
The spokesman said the suspects were arrested during an intelligence-led operation by men of the command.
He said that the suspects’ gang was known for terrorizing travelers on the Kaduna-Abuja highway and communities in neighboring states.
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He said: “During interrogation, all the three suspects confessed to being part of a kidnap syndicate known for terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway.
“The syndicate has been linked to a string of violent incidents across the region, causing distress among residents and travellers alike.
“The suspects are currently cooperating with the police and have provided crucial information to assist in the possible arrest of other syndicate members at large and to facilitate the recovery of additional firearms in the group’s possession.”
Hassan said that the Commissioner of Police in the state had lauded the operatives for their diligence and urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to security agencies.
He restated the command’s commitment to safeguarding the lives and property of residents.
He assured that police will continue to deploy all resources necessary to dismantle criminal networks in the state.
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