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Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a notorious bandit, three car snatchers in Kaduna and recovered AK 47 guns with 50 rounds of ammunition.
Spokesperson for Kaduna State Police Command, ASP Mansir Hassan, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday, December 18, 2024.
“On December 16, at about 6:00a.m., operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit led by their officer incharge, Sp Sani Ibrahim, acting based on credible information, successfully intercepted and arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Aliyu Umar, in Zaria,” the statement read.
“The suspect was apprehended in possession of eight AK-47 magazines and 50 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition.”
According to Hassan, during preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to being part of a notorious bandit gang operating in Zamfara State and that he travelled to Barikin Ladi, Jos, to collect the weapons from another accomplice, whose real identity is yet to be ascertained.
In a separate operation, police officers posed as buyers and arrested three suspected car snatchers.
“On December 16, 2024, acting on credible intelligence that, a group of young men were observed attempting to sell a vehicle under suspicious circumstances.
“Police operatives, posed as prospective buyers, engaged the suspects, and that confirmed the suspicions about their activities.
“This tactical approach led to the arrest of the following individuals: Kefas Danladi, 24, from Gora Gan, Zangon Kataf, Kaduna, Usman Salisu, 23, from Unguwan Muazu, Kaduna and Yusuf Danladi, 22, from Kauru, Kaduna.”
According to Hassan, during preliminary investigations, the suspects confessed to stealing the vehicle from the house of a resident in Naval Quarters, Asokoro, Abuja.
“The rightful owner of the vehicle has been contacted and notified of the recovery. Further investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” he added.
Meanwhile, the Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi reiterated the Command’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of residents, just as he urged “citizens to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities to the police.”
