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9 Nov
Security operatives in Kaduna State have arrested a three-member kidnap syndicate carrying an AK-47 rifle. In a statement, on Friday, the Kaduna Police Command spokesman, ASP Mansir Hassan, said: "On November 5, 2024,
29 Aug
The police in Kaduna have successfully stopped an armed robbery, resulting in the death of one of the robbers. They also seized a locally made pistol with a cartridge.
7 Aug
Security operatives in Kaduna have arrested a notorious terrorist in the state with an AK-47 rifle and 27 rounds of ammunition. The Kaduna Police Command on Wednesday, in a statement, said, “The Anti-Kidnapping Unit of the Kaduna State Police Command has successfully apprehended a notorious kidnapper." READ ALSO: Tinubu's aides are his real enemies -…
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The Kaduna State Police Command has debunked the rumour of a hijacked Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) by protesters in Tudun Wada town in the state on Monday. According to the Command, the driver of the APC, confronted with a large crowd of protesters, chose not to open fire on the unarmed protesters and allowed them…
1 Aug
Yusuf alleges plot to unleash violence in Kano Amid apprehension, residents of Kaduna metropolis and environs, yesterday, embarked on panic buying ahead of today’s anticipated nationwide hunger protest. Equally, security operatives had been deployed in strategic locations to maintain law and order. There was also a show of force by soldiers, police and Civil Defence…
28 Jul
The Police Command in Kaduna State has cautioned citizens of the state and advised protesters to cooperate with the police during the protest scheduled to take place between Aug. 1 and Aug. 10. The Command’s Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP), Mansir Hassan, made the appeal on Sunday in a statement issued in Kaduna. READ…
7 Jun
The Police in Kaduna State and other security agencies have foiled a kidnap attempt by gunmen on the paramount ruler of Ninzo Chiefdom in Sanga Local Council of Kaduna State, Alhaji Umar Musa.
2 Apr
Operatives of Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a motorcycle snatcher after his father reported to the Police. The Command’s spokesperson, ASP Mansir Hassan, who confirmed the arrest said: “On March 29..
27 Mar
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested a child trafficking syndicate in the state, leading to the rescue of a victim. The Guardian gathered that the police operatives successfully apprehended the notorious syndicate
24 Mar
Operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command have arrested one Yakubu Saidu, a suspected leader of bandits in the state, who masterminded the September 2023 attack on St. Raphael Catholic Church, Kamantan, in Zangon Kataf Local Council.
16 Mar
The Police Command in Kaduna has arrested a 35-year-old man (name withheld), over alleged kidnapping in the state.The police also recovered arms and ammunition in a raid conducted at the residence of the suspect.
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