Sani Dutsinma
The Kebbi State Police Command has recorded a significant breakthrough in its fight against crime, arresting suspected kidnappers and recovering several illegal firearms across the state.
The Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Bashir Usman, disclosed this while parading the suspects at the command headquarters in Birnin Kebbi, the state capital.
According to SP Usman, Iliyasu Bano of Yarbuga village in Danko/Wasagu Local Government Area was arrested for allegedly threatening the village head of Yar Ali village and another resident with kidnapping unless a ransom of ₦500,000 was paid.
During interrogation, Bano confessed to the act and provided the identity of an accomplice, Istifanus Digwengwe, who is currently at large.
In another case, Danisa Yakub of Tafki village was apprehended for demanding ₦1 million from a resident of Koliko village under the threat of kidnapping.
In a separate operation in Kalgo Local Government Area, police operatives recovered ten locally fabricated firearms from three suspects—Aliyu Muhammad Sambawa, Salihu Haruna, and Suleiman Isah—who were unable to provide satisfactory explanations for possessing the weapons.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Bello M. Sani, noted that the arrests and recoveries were the result of sustained patrols and actionable intelligence.
He added that investigations are ongoing and assured the public that all suspects would be charged to court upon completion of the investigations.
CP Sani further urged residents to continue cooperating with the police by promptly reporting suspicious activities and providing information that will assist security personnel in maintaining law and order.