A suspected kidnapper has been arrested by Police at Ganga Uku village under Maraban Jos, Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state.
The arrest was made by the Officer in Charge (OC) of the CP Monitoring Unit, CSP Jummai Amawo and her team on February 29, 2024.
The Command Public Relations Officer ASP Mansir Hassan disclosed in a statement issued to 21st century in Kaduna on Friday .
According to him, the state Commissioner Ali Audu Dabigi commended the monitoring leader and her team for a successful operation.
“On February 29, 2024, at approximately 1700hrs, the vigilant operatives of the CP Monitoring Unit conducted a well-coordinated operation at the residence of the suspect, Mr. Adamu Abdulwahab, in Ganga Uku Village, Mararaban Jos,” he said.
He explained further that the operation resulted in the apprehension of Mr. Abdulwahab and the recovery of crucial exhibits, including a fabricated cartridge revolver rifle, a fabricated pistol, two Dane guns, six live cartridges, one discharge GPRG ammunition, seven discharge cartridges, and a blood-stained cutlass.
He revealed that during the investigation Mr. Adamu Abdulwahab, 35 years old, in connivance with other suspects who are currently at large, had kidnapped Mr. Samaila Abdullahi, 40 years old, of Keke Kingdom, Mararaban Jos, on February 13, 2024, at approximately 1400hrs.
He said the victim was forcefully taken to an unknown destination.
ASP Mansir said the suspect is now in custody of the police , cooperating with ongoing investigations, and providing valuable information to aid the police in bringing the remaining perpetrators to justice.
He said the Commissioner of police, commends the CP Monitoring Unit for their dedication, professionalism, and swift response in ensuring the safety of the community.