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A combined team of policemen on ‘Operation PUFF ADDER’ have arrested nine suspected kidnappers cum cattle rustlers said to be responsible for attacking motorists along the Abuja – Kuduna Expressway.
The arrest of the suspects followed the directive of the acting Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Mohammed Adamu, to personnel on the operation to rid the country of kidnapping and other heinous crimes.
According to Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Frank Mba, who confirmed the arrest of the suspects in a press statement, two AK47 rifles, four AK47 magazines, 54 rounds of live ammunition, five dane guns and 200 stolen cows, were recovered from the suspects.
Mba who said the suspects were arrested following credible intelligence and support from the locals, gave the identities of the suspected kidnappers as: Ayuba lawal, Saidu Bello, Abdullahi Bello, Adamu Lawal, Umar Sani, Muhammed Sani, Jibrin Shehu, Usman Sani and Musa Garba.
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The FPRO said, “ The suspects, all male and indigenes of Dan Musa LGA of Katsina state were arrested at Kudaru Forest in Lere LGA of Kaduna State and Akilbu forest around Chikwale in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State.
“ All the suspects have made useful statement to the Police on their involvement in a series of kidnap cases on the Abuja – Kaduna expressway.
“Meanwhile, the IGP has commended the people for their cooperation and support to the Police, and has assured that with the consistent support by the public, the war against kidnapping and other heinous crimes in the country, will certainly be won in no distant time. “
