KIDNAPPING GANG MEETS THEIR WATERLOO IN KADUNA STATE [DETAILS]

The Nigeria Police Force has arrested a notorious kidnapping syndicate operating in Kaduna State.

This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olabisi Kolawole in Abuja on Saturday.

The operation was carried out by the Nigeria Police Force Intelligence Response Team.

“Currently, six (6) members of the syndicate have been arrested namely: (1) Kashimu Shehu ‘m’ aka Baliago (the gang Leader); (2) Aliyu Mato ‘m’ aka yellow; (3) Muhammedu Mamman ‘m’; (4) Hassan Bello ‘m’; (5) Bala Mohammed ‘m’; and (6) Ishiaku Kabiru. The arrested kidnappers, who have been terrorizing Kaduna and Zaria area of Kaduna State will soon be arraigned in court

”The gang was responsible for the abduction of Rev Yakubu Dzarma, Rev Emmanuel Dziggan and Rev Illiya Anthony on 21/3/2016, at Dutse village in Kaduna State while Dan’Azumi Mohammed was kidnapped alongside her sister, Hajara Mohammed on 14/4/2016 at Andun Jangwan village in the State, by the same gang. Though they were All were later freed, Rev Illiya Anthony died in the custody of his abductors.” The statement read.

The arrests come as lawmakers in Nigeria approve the death sentence for kidnapping due to the high rate of the crime.

Most of the individuals kidnapped are usually for monetary gain or political reasons.

According to the senate, Nigeria recorded over 250 kidnap cases in November and October last year.

“The IGP while commending the Force Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and other Police operatives involved in the arrest of the suspects for their dedication and professionalism, said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang,” the statement added.

The Inspector-General of Police also appeal to the citizens to support the Nigeria Police Force by providing useful information that could help in unmasking the criminals in the country, Tv360.

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