According to the Kaduna State Police Command, between September and October 3, 2023, 10 alleged kidnappers were detained.
This was said at a news conference held on Saturday in Kaduna by the command’s acting spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan.
He claimed that members of the Command’s operations team found three AK-47 weapons, three fake 10-round revolvers, 448 live rounds of 7.62 X 39mm ammunition, another stockpile of 15 live bullets, and an automobile with the licence plate Ebonyi HKW 578 AA.
It is important to note that we frequently communicate with you in an effort to highlight our victories in the struggle against robbery, banditry, kidnapping, and other types of crimes.
We desire a strong police-public collaboration in the ongoing fight against criminal elements since everyone has a responsibility to keep the communities safe. “The accomplishments are not without the reassurance of our firm commitment to our statutory duty.
The Command is aware of the state’s security problems, including banditry, kidnapping, robbery, and conflicts between farmers and herders, among others.
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He added that despite the undesirable scenario, “remarkable efforts were not spared in addressing the untoward situation which culminates into the relative peace currently being experienced by the law-abiding citizens in the state.”
He claims that the state’s relaxed security environment is the result of the strategic and tactical use of people and material resources, as well as the intentional synergy within the security architecture.
He stated that the suspects were being questioned and will face charges in court once the investigations were finished.
The police commissioner, Musa Garba, was described by the spokesman as praising the officers and men of the command for their bravery and devotion to duty.
The CP emphasised the Police’s commitment to protecting people and property and advised criminals to avoid the state.
