The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 41 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers between March and April 2026, rescuing seven victims during targeted operations. Commissioner of Police Rabiu Muhammad disclosed the figures during a press briefing on Monday, attributing the gains to intelligence-driven strategies and operational consistency. He stated that 24 firearms, including 20 locally made dane guns, and 200 rounds of live ammunition were recovered, alongside 50 stolen cows. Among those arrested was Samaila Ilyasu, a suspected gunrunner apprehended in Kagarko Local Government Area with 20 homemade weapons. In Makarfi LGA, Abdullahi Suleiman and Jibril Isyaku were taken into custody as suspected kidnappers. Police also detained Ali Usman, Haruna Abubakar and Yusufa Audu for allegedly supplying intelligence and illicit drugs to bandit groups. Two suspects, Umar Yusuf and Jibril Lawal, were arrested in Giwa LGA over a culpable homicide case. Isah Abdullahi and Muhammad Salisu were intercepted transporting live ammunition hidden in a sack of guinea corn. Mohd Sani, known as Shanuna, was arrested in Rigasa for alleged drug dealing, phone snatching and gang activities. Idris Abubakar and Ibrahim Bello were linked to a kidnapping syndicate in Kubau LGA. Cattle rustling operations led to two arrests and the recovery of 20 cows. Operation Fushin Kada teams made additional arrests across the state. All suspects await prosecution, while efforts continue to track down fugitive members of criminal networks. The public was urged to maintain collaboration with police.
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