Police arrest notorious kidnap kingpin in Kaduna

• The suspect confessed to being involved in several kidnappings in the Ikara Local Government Area of the state during interrogation

The police in Kaduna State say they have arrested a suspected kidnap kingpin, simply identified as Abdulrahman.

The suspect, who hails from Karshi, Abuja, was apprehended by the State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit

The state Police Relations Officer, Mansir Hassan, who disclosed the development, said the suspect was arrested with an AK-47 rifle and 27 live ammunition in Karshi.

in a statement he issued on Wednesday, Mansir said the suspect confessed to being involved in several kidnappings in the Ikara Local Government Area of the state during interrogation.

The police spokesman quoted the Commissioner of Police, Audu Dabigi, to have praised the officers involved in the arrest, saying it showed the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property in the state.

He added that the arrest was a significant breakthrough in the fight against kidnapping in the state which had been plagued by the menace in recent times.

Hassan said further that the investigations were ongoing, and the suspect would be prosecuted after preliminary investigations were completed.

The arrest, he said, attested to the dedication and hard work of the Kaduna State Police Command in ensuring public safety and bringing criminals to justice.

The police chief said, “The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Kaduna State Police Command has successfully apprehended a notorious kidnapper. The suspect, identified as Abdulrahman “M” of Karshi, Abuja, was arrested in possession of an AK-47 rifle along with 27 rounds of live ammunition in Karshi.

“Upon interrogation, Abdulrahman confessed to being involved in several kidnappings in the Ikara Local Government Area, Kaduna State.

“Further investigations are ongoing, and the suspect will be prosecuted upon the completion of preliminary investigations.

“The Commissioner of Police, Audu Ali Dabigi, commended the officers involved for their exemplary work and assured the public of the command’s unwavering commitment to the protection of life and property throughout the state.”