The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested a infamous bandit and three automobile snatchers in separate operations geared toward curbing banditry and automobile theft within the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, ASP Mansir Hassan, in an announcement on Wednesday, stated the bandit, recognized as 22-year-old Aliyu Umar, was apprehended on December 16, 2024, in Zaria. Umar was discovered with eight AK-47 magazines and 50 rounds of dwell ammunition.
Hassan disclosed that in preliminary interrogation, Umar confessed to being a member of a infamous bandit gang working in Zamfara State.
“On December 16, 2024, at about 6:00 pm, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, led by OC SP Sani Ibrahim, appearing on credible intelligence, arrested 22-year-old Aliyu Umar in Zaria. The suspect was present in possession of eight AK-47 magazines and 50 rounds of dwell ammunition.
“Throughout investigations, the suspect admitted to being a part of a infamous bandit gang in Zamfara State. He additionally revealed that he had travelled to Barikin Ladi in Jos to gather the weapons from an confederate, whose id is but to be ascertained,” the assertion learn.
In one other operation, the police arrested three suspects concerned in automobile theft after posing as consumers. The suspects, recognized as Kefas Danladi, 24; Usman Salisu, 23; and Yusuf Danladi, 22, confessed to stealing a Toyota Avalon from a resident within the Naval Quarters, Asokoro, Abuja.
Hassan stated, “Police operatives, posing as potential consumers, engaged the suspects and confirmed their involvement in automobile theft. This led to the arrest of Kefas Danladi from Gora Gan, Zangon Kataf; Usman Salisu from Unguwan Muazu, Kaduna; and Yusuf Danladi from Kauru, Kaduna.
“Throughout investigations, the suspects admitted to stealing the automobile from the Naval Quarters, Asokoro, Abuja. The stolen Toyota Avalon has been recovered and secured, and the rightful proprietor has been notified.”
The State Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, counseled the operatives for his or her swift actions and reiterated the Command’s dedication to making sure the security and safety of residents.
“The Commissioner of Police encourages residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious actions to the police,” Hassan added.
The suspects, in response to the police, shall be charged in court docket upon the conclusion of investigations.
