Press Release.
\nA notorious kidnap for ransom gang that has been linked to kidnapping and violent crimes along Kaduna-Abuja and its environs has been arrested after coordinated and painstaking investigation by the Intelligence Response Team(IRT) of the IGP\u2019s monitoring unit.
\nThese dare devil gangsters were responsible for the kidnap of Hon Sani Bello, a current member the House of Representatives, on 2nd August 2016 in his farm along Kaduna \u2013Abuja road. Also, the Kidnap of other persons were traced to them.
\nThe suspects were trailed and rounded up at Ungwan Kawu village in Dan Dumi L.G.A in Katsina State.
\nDuring interrogation, the suspects voluntarily confessed to the commission of the offence and also admitted to the various roles individually and collectively played in their criminal enterprise.
\nOne of the suspects, Shaibu Adamu led operatives to a location in the nearby village (Kawu village) where he buried part of the ransom money. The sum of two hundred and fifty thousand naira only (N250,000.00) in a polythene bag was recovered and marked as exhibit.
\nThe arrested suspects are assisting the Police to apprehend other fleeing members of the gang. The suspects will soon be arraigned in court for justice to take its course.
\nThe Ag Inspector General of Police, IGP Ibrahim k. Idris wishes to reassure Nigerians that the Police will not relent its commitment and determination to ensure that criminals and their collaborators have their day in court to face the wrath of the law.
\nHowever, members of the public must see law enforcement as a collective responsibility of all sundry and avail the Police credible information and assistance.
\nThank you all for your attention and God Bless.
\nDCP DON N. AWUNAH, fsi
\nFORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
\nFORCE HEADQUARTERS,<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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