The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested seven suspected kidnappers who have been terrorizing residents of Alkaleri LGA of the state.
The members of the kidnap syndicate arrested are Isah Gambo, 25 years old; Hamza Ali, 26 years old; Ali Isyaku, 27 years old; Danlami Isyaku, 30 years old; Abubakar Isyaku, 25 years old; Adamu Alh. Lado, 30 years old; and Usman Dan Asibi, also known as Na Mansur, 30 years old, all from Mansur and Papa Yalo villages.
According to a press release by the Command’s PPRO, SP Ahmed Wakili, preliminary investigations revealed that the aforementioned suspects are the notorious kidnappers terrorizing the Alkaleri community and beyond.
The police conducted raids and searches at their various hideouts, leading to the recovery of prohibited firearms, including one locally-made revolver pistol, one locally-made AK-47 rifle, one locally-made fabricated pistol, and one locally-made pump action.
During interrogation, the suspects confessed to their involvement in the crimes, and a discreet investigation has been launched. The suspects will be charged to court for prosecution once the investigation is concluded.
SP Ahmed Wakili stated that the Bauchi State Police Command, in collaboration with the quasi-security outfit (Professional Hunters), carried out sustained operations to raid identified black spots and kidnappers’ dens in Babarko village via Pali District and Yalo Karekare, Digare PAPA villages via Gwana District.