55-Year-Old Alleged Kidnap Kingpin Arrested by Troops in Kano

At a security operation in Sumana village, Tundun Wada Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State, troops from the Joint Task Force, Tundun Wada, have apprehended a 55-year-old suspected renowned kidnapper.

On Tuesday, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, Assistant Director, Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Kano, made this revelation in a statement to reporters.

The statement claims that the suspect was captured on April 20.

The statement also stated that the suspect was paraded in front of Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur, the Brigade Commander, who came to celebrate Easter with the troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Falgore in Doguwa LGA.

The commander praised the troops’ professionalism and bravery, it said.

During the operation, a cache of weapons, ammo, and other essentials was found. The items on the list include one Woodland camouflage clothing, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, one Den gun, and one fake AK-47 rifle.

Additionally, a Bajaj motorbike seat that may have been used to conceal firearms, a desert camouflage vest, and a forest camouflage vest were found.

Brig.-Gen. Tukur praised the soldiers’ efforts and reiterated the Nigerian Army’s and other security forces’ dedication to collaborating with local leaders to bring peace back to communities.

The army is still committed to its mission of protecting people and property. The statement said, “We will not give up on our attempts to hold criminals accountable.

The suspect is presently being held and is the subject of an initial inquiry, it was said.