The Nigeria Police, Kaduna State Command, has paraded the mastermind of the March 28, 2022, Kaduna-Abuja train attack alongside 276 other suspected criminals, disclosing its readiness to commence night aerial patrol of the train route and the Kaduna-Abuja highway.
“On February 29, 2024, vigilant operatives of the Kaduna Command Monitoring Unit conducted a well-coordinated operation at the residence of a suspected kidnapper, one Adamu Abdulwahab, in Ganga Uku Village, Mararaban Jos, which resulted in the apprehension of the suspect and recovery of crucial exhibits, including 1 fabricated cartridge revolver rifle, 1 fabricated pistol, 2 Dane guns, 6 live cartridges, 1 discharged GPRG ammunition, 7 discharged cartridges, 2 SIM cards, 2 Tecno handsets, and 1 bloodstained cutlass.
“It was revealed during investigation that 35-year-old Adamu Abdulwahab, in connivance with other suspects who are currently at large, had kidnapped one Samaila Abdullahi, aged 40, of Keke Kingdom, Mararaban Jos, on February 13, 2024, and forcefully taken him to an unknown destination. Efforts is being intensified to locate and rescue the victim.
“On 12th February, 2024, suspected bandit/gun runner Adamu Shuaibu, aged 35, from Dumale Village under Jere L.G.A. of Kaduna state, was arrested following reliable information available to the police on his involvement in criminal activities within the state, including the supply of arms and ammunition to other criminal suspects. One AK-47 rifle with breach no. 1970/TY 1938 and an empty magazine was recovered from his custody.
“During this period, our proactive measures and relentless pursuit of criminal elements have resulted in remarkable outcomes including the arrest of 81-armed robbery suspects, 40 kidnap suspects, 73 murder/ homicide suspects, 36 rape suspects, 22 suspects involved in cult-related crimes, and 28 suspects engaged in other criminal activities. We have successfully recovered 16 firearms of various types, along with 226 ammunition of diverse calibers.
“Our operations have led to the retrieval of 28 stolen vehicles, over 200 harmful weapons, and 600 bags of fertilizers. A total of N3,350,000 only, previously paid as ransom to kidnappers, has been successfully recovered, while our swift and coordinated efforts have resulted in the safe rescue of 158 kidnapped victims, all of whom have been reunited with their families unharmed.”
Meanwhile, the Force PRO as stated that the Nigeria Police Force is set to commence night patrol of Kaduna – Abuja highway, train route and other highways across the country to ensure adequate security for night travellers on the highways following the procurement of eight gadgets for night vision for the choppers by the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
“As part of efforts by the Police to provide security for Kaduna – Abuja train and Kaduna – Abuja highway, very soon we are going to provide night aerial patrol for the highways.
“The IGP has just procured eight night lenses for our choppers to carry out night patrol, these would soon be deployed along Kaduna – Abuja highway and other highways across the country. We are hopeful to have choppers in the six geopolitical zones, if we cannot cover all the states.”
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