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The Kaduna State Police Command, under the leadership of its newly appointed Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Abdullahi, has achieved remarkable operational successes since he assumed office on October 21, 2024. Addressing journalists at the Command Headquarters, CP Abdullahi detailed a series of high-impact operations designed to enhance the safety and security of residents.
The Command reported the arrest of 523 suspects for various crimes, including kidnapping, cattle rustling, phone and car snatching, rape, and other offenses. Among the arrests were 26 suspected kidnappers, 12 cattle rustlers, 97 phone snatchers, and 10 rape suspects. Additionally, 102 kidnap victims were rescued, and weapons, including five AK-47 rifles, two pistols, a submachine gun, and 105 rounds of live ammunition, were recovered. Police also reclaimed 283 rustled cows and 20 sheep.
On November 24, police disrupted an attempted kidnapping in Idasu Village, Giwa Local Government Area. Officers rescued 89 victims following a gunfight and recovered a fabricated AK-47 rifle with live ammunition.
Earlier on November 10, an armed suspect, identified as a dismissed soldier, attacked a man in Kaduna, severing his wrist and stealing his motorcycle. The assailant was arrested, and investigations are ongoing.
On November 13, the Anti-Kidnapping Unit apprehended a suspect linked to arms trafficking in Jere, recovering a submachine gun.
Another notable success occurred on October 30, when detectives rescued a two-week-old baby kidnapped in Madala, Niger State. The baby was safely reunited with the mother, and the suspects were arrested.
The Command also intercepted a suspicious vehicle on October 27 in Kakuri, leading to the arrest of six suspects involved in car theft.
In Gora Village, five suspects were arrested on October 31, with 283 cows and 20 sheep recovered.
On November 20, the police arrested Danladi Lawal, the leader of a kidnapping syndicate in Kubau LGA. Lawal confessed to extorting ₦4.5 million in ransom.
Meanwhile, four suspects were arrested for vandalizing solar streetlights at a Kaduna railway station.
CP Ibrahim Abdullahi highlighted the importance of community engagement and intelligence sharing in combating crime. “Our proactive measures, coupled with the unwavering dedication of our officers and collaboration with security agencies, have yielded these successes,” he stated.
He assured residents of the Command’s continued commitment to maintaining law and order, particularly during the ember months, and urged the public to provide vital information to aid police operations.