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29 suspected criminals held after Kaduna raids, firearms and N30m jewelry recovered

From The Punch · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Kaduna State Police Command arrested 29 suspects in two weeks for crimes including kidnapping, homicide, and drug trafficking.
  • Recovered items include firearms, stolen vehicles, jewelry worth over N30 million, and 2,700 sachets of Tramadol.
  • The arrests were achieved through intelligence-led policing and collaboration with other security agencies and residents.

Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended 29 suspects involved in serious criminal activities over the past two weeks. The arrests target individuals linked to kidnapping, homicide, car theft, and drug trafficking, signaling a significant crackdown on crime in the region.

Within the last two weeks, the command successfully arrested 12 suspected kidnappers, 13 suspects for culpable homicide and four suspected car snatchers and recovered four stolen vehicles, as well as 2,700 sachets of Tramadol and other drugs.

— Muhammad RabiuThe Commissioner of Police, Muhammad Rabiu, briefed journalists on the command’s recent achievements in crime-fighting operations.

Operatives recovered a substantial cache of illicit items during the operations. These include multiple firearms, stolen vehicles, jewelry valued at over N30 million, and a large quantity of Tramadol, with 2,700 sachets seized. The police commissioner, Muhammad Rabiu, highlighted these successes, attributing them to intelligence-led policing and strong partnerships with other security agencies and the community.

Among the notable arrests were 12 suspected kidnappers and 13 individuals for culpable homicide. Four suspected car snatchers were also apprehended, along with their stolen vehicles. The police also intercepted six suspected bandits moving illicit firearms across state lines, leading to their arrest in Ogun State and the recovery of several AK-47 rifles and other weapons.

The suspects were subsequently transferred to Kaduna State for further investigation and prosecution.

— Muhammad RabiuCommissioner Rabiu detailed the arrest of six suspected bandits involved in illicit firearms movement.

Further investigations led to the arrest of a suspect specializing in defrauding women, who allegedly confessed to targeting over 200 victims. The police recovered significant valuables, including gold jewelry and numerous mobile phones, believed to be proceeds of these crimes. Additionally, 13 suspects were arrested in connection with killings in Kagarko Local Government Area, reportedly linked to witchcraft allegations.

During preliminary investigations, the suspect voluntarily confessed to deceiving over 200 women and subsequently dispossessing them of their valuables.

— Muhammad RabiuCommissioner Rabiu described the arrest of a suspect who specialized in defrauding women.
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Originally published by The Punch in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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