Currently, six (6) members of the syndicate have
been arrested namely: (1) Kashimu Shehu ‘m’ aka Baliago (the gang Leader); (2)
Aliyu Mato ‘m’ aka yellow; (3) Muhammedu Mamman ‘m’; (4) Hassan Bello ‘m’; (5)
Bala Mohammed ‘m’; and (6) Ishiaku Kabiru. The arrested kidnappers, who have been
terrorizing Kaduna and Zaria area of Kaduna State will soon be arraigned in
court.
The gang was responsible for the abduction of Rev
Yakubu Dzarma, Rev Emmanuel Dziggan and Rev Illiya Anthony on 21/3/2016, at
Dutse village in Kaduna State while Dan’Azumi Mohammed was kidnapped alongside
her sister, Hajara Mohammed on 14/4/2016 at Andun Jangwan village in the State,
by the same gang. Though they were All were later freed, Rev Illiya Anthony
died in the custody of his abductors.
The arrest of these kidnappers is indicative of
the Force commitment to the fight against all forms of crimes and criminality
in the country.
The IGP while commending the Force Intelligence
Response Team (IRT) and other Police operatives involved in the arrest of the
suspects for their dedication and professionalism, said that efforts are
ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang.
The Inspector-General of Police also appeal to the
citizens to support the Nigeria Police Force by providing useful information
that could help in unmasking the criminal elements in the country.
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