The Kaduna State Police Command on Saturday arrested several high-profile criminals, including kidnappers, cattle rustlers, and vandals.
The operation, named ‘Operation Fushin Kada,’ led to the capture of six suspected kidnappers, one cattle rustler, and five vandals, along with the recovery of firearms and charms.
In a statement made available to journalists, the State Police Command Public Relations Officer Mansir Hassan revealed that, on November 12, 2024, operatives apprehended four members of a notorious kidnapping ring operating in the Rahama Village, Dutsen Wai Village, and nearby areas.
The suspects, identified as Yahaya Abdullahi, Shamsu Ibrahim, Linus Obasi, and Hauwa Mohammed, were linked to the kidnapping of a female victim from Rahama Village.
The woman was held for four days until her family paid a ransom of N3 million for her release.
Additionally, another major success came on November 6, 2024, when Operation Fushin Kada operatives arrested two members of a notorious kidnapping group in Ikara Local Government Area.
The suspects, Surajo Hassan and Abdulhadir Usman, confessed to multiple incidents of armed robbery and kidnapping, including one case where a victim was held for 60 days and released after a ransom of N8 million was paid.
“On November 13, 2024, officers from Operation Fushin Kada apprehended a 27-year-old male, Audu Abdullahi, in Kujama, Kaduna, who was found to be a member of a notorious cattle rustling syndicate.
“During interrogation, he confessed to being part of a syndicate that frequently carries out operations using two AK-47 rifles and other dangerous weapons.
“Following his confession, a search operation led to the recovery of a locally made firearm and charms used by the gang,” the statement noted.
The police spokesperson added that officers from Operation Fushin Kada acted on a distress call from the Kaduna State Vigilance Service about suspicious activities at the Kaduna State Trade Fair complex.
Following this, the team arrested Salisu Mohammed, Mohammed Abubakar, and Aliyu Isah for allegedly vandalizing armoured cable wires at the site.
Hassan said, “All suspects are residents of Hayin Na’iya in Kaduna Metropolis.
“Upon interrogation, the suspects confessed to being members of a syndicate who specialises in vandalising armoured cable wires.
“They mentioned one Abubakar Garba and Isiaku Abdullahi as their criminal receivers. Based on this information, the investigation was extended to Malalin Gabas and Rigasa. The team successfully apprehended the two suspects who also confessed to their roles as criminal receivers.”
The police spokesperson stated that the state’s Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, praised the officers for their dedication and assured the public of the command’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding public infrastructure and maintaining safety and security throughout Kaduna State.
