Saturday, March 23, 2024 -Men of the Kaduna State Police command, have successfully apprehended a notorious kidnapper, Yakubu Saidu, also known as Ismail 'M' who was involved in Banditry, Culpable homicide and mischief by fire.
In a statement released, the spokesperson of the command, ASP Mansir
Hassan, said on September 7, 2023, at approximately 2030hrs, the Officer in
Charge of Fadan Kamanta, Zonkwa, alerted authorities of a distressing situation
at St. Raphael Catholic Church, Kamantan, where suspected kidnappers had
launched an attack. Despite the urgency of the situation, police operatives, in
collaboration with military personnel, swiftly mobilized to the scene.
Hassan said regrettably, the suspects had already set ablaze the
priest's residence before the arrival of the security personnels. Despite the
valiant efforts, one seminarian, Stephen Naaman, tragically lost his life in
the inferno and property worth millions of naira, including a Honda vehicle and
a motorcycle, were consumed by the fire. Read here.
‘’Due to diligence and the tireless pursuit of the issue by the police,
on the 22nd of March 2024, one Yakubu Saidu, the alleged mastermind and leader
of the notorious kidnapping gang, was apprehended and he confessed to his
involvement in the heinous crime. ‘’
Hassan said the state Commissioner of Police CP Ali Audu Dabigi,
commends the police operatives for the swift and effective response to the
distress call. Their dedication and bravery are a testament to their commitment
to protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Kaduna S
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