The Kaduna State Police force have confirmed the arrest of a notorious bandit syndicate in the state.
According to report from the spokesperson of the state command, the suspect, identified as Aliyu Umar, a 22-year-old man was arrested with AK 47 guns with 50 rounds of ammunition.
The statement reads;
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“On December 16, at about 6:00a.m., operatives of the anti-kidnapping unit led by their officer incharge, Sp Sani Ibrahim, acting based on credible information, successfully intercepted and arrested a 22-year-old suspect, Aliyu Umar, in Zaria,” the statement read.
“The suspect was apprehended in possession of eight AK-47 magazines and 50 rounds of live AK-47 ammunition.”
Upon investigation, Umar confessed to the crime of banditry, while noting that he is a member of a notorious bandit gang in the Zamfara metropolis, and had travelled to Barikin Ladi, Jos, to collect the weapons from another accomplice, whose real identity is yet to be
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In a separate operation, the police force arrested three suspected car snatchers, while attempting to sell the car stolen.
They confessed to have stolen the car from an house in Naval Quarters, Asokoro, Abuja.
“On December 16, 2024, acting on credible intelligence that, 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, from Gora Gan, Zangon Kataf, Kaduna, Usman Salisu, 23, from Unguwan Muazu, Kaduna and Yusuf Danladi, 22, from Kauru, Kaduna.”
“The rightful owner of the vehicle has been contacted and notified of the recovery. Further investigations are ongoing, and the suspects will be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” he added
