PICTORIAL: Police Arrest Cattle Rustlers, Notorious Gun Runner, Recover Fabricated AK-47 In Kaduna

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

The State Police Command disclosed that during the operation, two suspects: Aminu Saleh, 25-year-old and Jafar Ibrahim, 24-year-old, were apprehended and upon interrogation, the suspects confessed of 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, on Sunday, 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 with a demand of N10million and the callers threatening to kidnap him if the money 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.As, Kaduna State and 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 years old of Garin Kurama Village, Lere LGA Kaduna State and Sani Abdullahi Makeri, a 45 years 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,” the PPRO stated.

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

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