The Kaduna state police command has arrested one bandit, three car stanchers and recovered eight AK47 magazines with fifty rounds of live ammunition
This was contain in a statement signed by ASP Mansir Hassan the command public relations officers, said the Anti-Kidnapping Unit acting based on credible information, successfully intercepted and arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Aliyu Umar, in Zaria. The suspect, was apprehended in possession of eight AK-47 magazines and 50 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition.
During preliminary investigations, the suspect confessed to being part of a notorious bandit gang operating in Zamfara State and that he travel to Barikin Ladi, Jos, to collect the weapons from another accomplice, whose real identity is yet to be ascertained.
In the same vein, Acting on another credible intelligence, a group of young men were observed attempting to sell a vehicle under suspicious circumstances. Police operatives, posed as prospective buyers, engaged the suspects, and that confirmed the suspicions about their activities.
This tactical approach led to the arrest of the following individuals: Kefas Danladi, 24 years old, from Gora Gan, Zangon Kataf, Kaduna, Usman Salisu, 23 years old, from Unguwan Muazu, Kaduna and Yusuf Danladi, 22 years old, from Kauru, Kaduna.
During preliminary investigations, the suspects confessed to stealing the vehicle from the house of a resident in Naval Quarters, Asokoro, Abuja. The stolen Toyota Avalon has since been recovered and secured at the police station.
