Police recover stolen vehicles, detain suspects, kidnapper in Kaduna

The Police Command in Kaduna State has announced the recovery of two stolen vehicles and the detention of six suspects, as well as a suspected kidnapper.

ASP Mansir Hassan, the Command’s Spokesperson, confirmed the developments in a statement issued on Thursday in Kaduna.

He said on October 25, at approximately 20:00 hours, a patrol team from the Rigachikun division spotted a suspiciously parked black Kia Rio behind NDC Quarters.

He said the lone occupant fled the scene, abandoning the vehicle.

“A search revealed a Tecno KL4 handset, an iPad, and vehicle documentation photocopies. Preliminary investigations identified the owner as a resident of Sardauna Close in Badarawa, Kaduna.

“The vehicle was stolen earlier that day at 14:00 hours from Yahaya Road Jumaat Mosque in Ungwan Rimi, Kaduna.”

He said on October 27, officers from the Kakuri Police Division intercepted a Toyota LE vehicle with four occupants displaying suspicious behaviour along Kachia Road.

“The suspects confessed to receiving the vehicle from two others, who instructed them to sell it.

“Police subsequently apprehended the additional two suspects. All six suspects are in custody, with ongoing investigations.”

He also said on October 29, officers from the Katari Division arrested Abdullahi Saleh, 42, for aiding banditry and attempted extortion.

He said that Saleh allegedly approached a female shop owner at Katari Main Market, claiming a group of bandits planned to kidnap her.

He demanded N200,000, later reduced to N60,000. Upon arrest, Saleh admitted to the act and remained in custody.

The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ibrahim Abdullahi, assured the public of the command’s commitment to protecting lives and property.