Police nab two kidnappers in Niger

Two suspected kidnappers, including a vigilante, have been arrested by the Niger State Police Command for kidnapping one Henry Christian.

The kidnappers demanded a ransom of N30 million at Madalla, in Suleja Local Government Area of Niger State.

The two suspected kidnappers, who were arrested on December 16, 2014 are Austin Arikpo, 25, who is from Cross Rivers State but based in Ogun State; and Abdulraman Adamu, 22, a vigilante member based in Madalla.

The Police Public Relations Officer for Niger State, Ibrahim Abiodun Gambari, disclosed this to our correspondent on Wednesday in Minna, the state capital.

Gambari said one one of the key suspects, Iwelalor Chilota, aka Owolabi, who is now at large, invited Austin from Ogun State to carry out the crime.

He said the mode of operation of the gang was to target people based on their personalities, outlook and the type of cars they drove.

He said Henry was kidnapped in a Murano Jeep car while dropping a friend Sarah Edo.

He was kept and rescued at flat 4, Aba-Abana Estate in Madalla area, behind Living Faith Church.

Gambari noted that the suspects drove to the area in an Honda Accord (Baby boy) and forced Henry into the car at gunpoint and took him to an unknown destination before reports reached the police.

The PPRO said when the report was gotten, the Police swung into action, leading to the arrest of the two suspected kidnappers at Madalla.

He stated that items recovered were locally made double barrel gun, one dane gun, four knives, 25 expended cartridges, two screw drivers, a plier, sealing tape and bandage used to close the mouth of their victim.