Police Arrest Cattle Rustlers, Notorious Gun Runner

Kaduna Police Operatives, acting on a credible intelligence report, conducted a successful raid on a hideout used by a notorious syndicate involved in the rustling of cattle from innocent farmers in the Kasuwa Magani area of Kujama, Kaduna, on 22 August 2024.

It disclosed that during the operation, two suspects, Aminu Saleh, a 25-year-old, and Jafar Ibrahim, a 24-year-old, were apprehended. Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime and revealed that they had been working with four other syndicate members who are currently at large.

A statement issued by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) ASP Munsir Hassan said, in the same vein, on August 22, 2024, one Shafiu Abdullahi reported to Operation Fushin Kada that he had been receiving threatening phone calls demanding 10 million Naira, with the callers threatening to kidnap him if the ransom was not paid.

“The Tracking and Response Team immediately took action, using advanced techniques to locate and apprehend the suspects. The Suspects arrested are Umar Baso, Shehu Filani, and Babangida Abdulkarim, all residents of Soba and Kajuru L.G.A., Kaduna State; during interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crime, providing detailed accounts of their actions.

“Additionally, On August 24, 2024, the operatives arrested two suspects involved in supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers operating in Kaduna, Katsina, and Zamfara States.

“The suspects, identified as Dahiru Liman, a 47-year-old of Garin Kurama Village, Lere LGA Kaduna State and Sani Abdullahi Makeri, a 45-year-old of Kankara LGA Katsina State, were apprehended with one fabricated AK-47 rifle and five rounds of 9mm live ammunition recovered during the operation. The suspects confessed to the crime and their long-term involvement in other illegal activities.

Meanwhile, Kaduna State Commissioner of Police, CP Audu Ali Dabigi, has called on the public to stay vigilant and promptly report any suspicious activities to strengthen the collective effort to maintain security across the state.

The Commissioner reassured Kaduna residents that the Command is unwavering in its commitment to dismantling criminal networks and safeguarding the well-being of all citizens.