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From January 2024 to the present, the police have apprehended a number of criminals who have been terrorizing residents along the Kaduna-Abuja road axis.

These individuals include those who planned the attacks on Southern Kaduna and Greenfield University, where a seminarian and the church were set on fire.

A Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Public Relations Officer for the Nigeria Police Force, paraded the suspects during his visit to the Kaduna Police Command on Thursday. He stated that the arrest of the mastermind came after intense efforts to hold those responsible for the heinous act able.

He said, “Under the directive of the Inspector General of Police, a helicopter has been deployed to serve as an escort for trains using the route, providing aerial for the ground troops from the armed forces, police, and other security agencies deployed along the corridor, as well as a proactive measure to prevent attacks and act as a first responder in the event of any untoward incidents.”

“This proactive measure has proven instrumental in enhancing security along the corridor, ultimately safeguarding the lives and property of commuters and residents of the adjourning communities along the route.”

“During this period, our proactive measures and relentless pursuit of criminal elements have resulted in remarkable outcomes, including the arrest of 81 armed robbery suspects, 40 kidnap suspects, 73 murder/homicide suspects, 36 rape suspects, 22 suspects involved in cult-related crimes, and 28 suspects engaged in other criminal activities,” he said.

He explained that they have “successfully recovered 16 firearms of various types, along with 226 ammunitions of diverse calibers. Additionally, our operations have led to the retrieval of 28 stolen vehicles, over 200 harmful weapons, and 600 bags of fertilizer.

“A total of three million, three hundred and fifty thousand Naira (N3,350,000) only, previously paid as ransom to kidnappers, has been successfully recovered, while our swift and coordinated efforts have resulted in the safe rescue of 158 kidnapped victims, all of whom have been reunited with their families unharmed.”

“These achievements include the arrest of Mande, leader of the kidnapping syndicate. On January 12, 2024, police operatives attached to the anti-kidnapping unit of Kaduna State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), based on credible information, swooped in and arrested one Ibrahim Abdullahi, aka MANDE, at the Abuja-Kaduna Road flyover by Rido Junction.

The suspect confessed to being the leader of a kidnap syndicate terrorising the Kaduna-Abuja highway, ranked among other criminals like Dogo Gide and Bello Turji. He had participated in various kidnapping incidents, including the kidnapping incident at Green Field University, and he participated in almost all the kidnappings along the Abuja-Kaduna highway.”

He said on February 29, 2024, “vigilant operatives of the Kaduna Command Monitoring Unit conducted a well-coordinated operation at the residence of a suspected kidnapper, one Adamu Abdulwahab, in Ganga Uku Village, Mararaban Jos, which resulted in the apprehension of the suspect and recovery of crucial exhibits, including 1 fabricated cartridge revolver rifle, 1 fabricated pistol, 2 Dane guns, 6 live cartridges, 1 discharged GPRG ammunition, 7 discharged cartridges, 2 SIM cards, 2 TECNO handsets, and 1 bloodstained cutlass.

“It was revealed during investigation that 35-year-old Adamu Abdulwahab, in connivance with other suspects who are currently at large, had kidnapped one Samaila Abdullahi, aged 40, of Keke Kingdom, Mararaban Jos, on February 13, 2024, and forcefully taken him to an unknown destination. Efforts is being intensified to locate and rescue the victim.”

According to him, “On April 7, 2024, police operatives were attached to the Force Intelligence Department Special Tactical Squad (FID-STS). Abuja, in collaboration with Operation Yaki operatives in Kaduna Command, arrested one Abubakar Umar, aged 20 years, of Bagega Village via Anka LGA of Zamfara State, in possession of four hundred and sixty (60) rounds of 7.62mm live ammunition concealed inside a stabiliser box at Zaria City Kaduna, with a mission to deliver it to one Doctor Dan Sadi of Bagega for onward transfer to a notorious bandit known as Ladan, who is expected to receive the ammunition. The suspects are being rounded up and will be prosecuted accordingly.

“On 12th February, 2024, suspected bandit/gun runner Adamu Shuaibu, aged 35, from Dumale Village under Jere L.G.A. of Kaduna State, was arrested following reliable information available to the police on his involvement in criminal activities within the state, including the supply of arms and ammunition to other criminal suspects. One (1) AK-47 rifle with breach no. 1970/TY 1938 and an empty magazine was recovered from his custody.”

“On September 7, 2023, at about 2030 hrs, the Officer in Charge of Fadan Kamanta, Zonkwa, alerted authorities of a distressing situation at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Kamantan, where suspected kidnappers had launched an attack. Due to the urgency of the situation, police operatives, in collaboration with military personnel, swiftly mobilized to the scene.

“Regrettably, the suspects had already set ablaze the priest’s residence before the arrival of the authorities. Despite the valiant efforts of operatives, one seminarian, Stephen Naaman, tragically lost his life in the inferno, and property worth millions of Naira, including a Honda vehicle and a motorcycle, was consumed by the fire.

“However, due to diligence and tireless pursuit of the issue by the police, on March 22, 2024, one Yakubu Saidu, the mastermind and leader of the notorious kidnapping gang, was apprehended, and he confessed to his involvement in the heinous crime.”

https://platinumtimes.ng/police-parade-suspected-kaduna-abuja-train-attack-mastermind-seizes-48-ak-47s/

Distraction tactics

Why are they still alive ?

derecho:
Distraction tactics

Guy no b like this na

and all these suspect surrendered without putting up a fight

I want to believe the Nigerian police.

modified: all those frustrated people quoting me to say sh!t..
If y'all have 'brain' as y'all claimed, y'all are supposed to know its perfectly ok for everybody to have different views and opinion on different subjects.
I'm the not the cause of your frustration, u know perfectly well who is...take it up on him. peace ✌️

schoolboymatt:
and all these suspect surrendered without putting up a fight

I want to believe the Nigerian police.

malali:
PHOTO-OP

NOLLYWOOD ACTORS

derecho:
Distraction tactics

Why is it that u guys are never satisfied? We know u guys very well. Good news never makes u happy. If it's an attack on civilians now, u will be very happy. Hate filled beings

PHOTO-OP

NOLLYWOOD ACTORS

Hmmmmm

Ehee

Islam eeh

Good one

These people have truly underrated Nigerians for given us this cock and bull story

Good work from our police

UselessBuharist:
Why are they still alive ?

I swear

Hmm

They will jail most of them and give them bail later and they will come back and continue from where they stopped..

They should just kill them all if they found em guilty.

derecho:
Distraction tactics

We know the Minister of Condolence this fellow voted for to be President.

They are never happy with good news and always craving for bad news.

Good one.

It will end in this media parade. A single call from one monarch or politician will end it all.

UselessBuharist:
Why are they still alive ?

maybe they want them to repent.

Good one

The BSTs

Wash

derecho:
Distraction tactics

Thunder fire you, coward.

Good one
But we all know,.. not all paraded are actually guilty, and not all guilty will be punished.

I didn't go through.

But one thing that has gone through my mind, if they jam you on "oppression" duty, you will see the Tiger in them.

Look at the manner they are all hiding their face in "humility".

schoolboymatt:
and all these suspect surrendered without putting up a fight

I want to believe the Nigerian police.

Oh, you want the details of how many security agents lost their lives while arresting and capturing over 200 criminals from different states, right? Many of you just don't have sense

Kudos. But what next?...... There must be a way to terminate them all. Keeping them in the prison doesn't make any sense to be honest. It's either one prison break or they are repentance bandits stories we will hear later. But if severe punishment is serve to them now, it will be an example to others growing up. Too many crimes & criminals in NIGERIA as we speak. And our laws must come very hard on those that has been apprehended immediately. If it were to be China nii, non of these leeches will go unpunished. Trust Abacha or Diya in their days, non of them will go scot free.

Good morning everyone.

StOla:


We know the Minister of Condolence this fellow voted for to be President.

They are never happy with good news and always craving for bad news.

Dont blame us please, it's just that ”your good news” most times have been found out to be full of lies. We have rather remain sceptical to your good news until we are convinced enough that it is never another propaganda.

jeff1993:
They will jail most of them and give them bail later and they will come back and continue from where they stopped..

They should just kill them all if they found em guilty.

Or they will escape via prison-break

Was it not a few days ago that rain opened up a prison in Niger State allowing the escape of a horde of criminals?..

I just hear some things in this country, and I wonder what heinous crime I must have commited in my past life to have been sent to Nigeria...

The intelligence technological system is available.

The only problem is willingness to go after them.