Friday, February 21, 2025 - Operatives of the Kano State Police Command have rescued a kidnapped victim, arrested two suspects, and recovered firearms and suspected rustled livestock during an operation in Munture Forest, Rano Local Government Area (LGA).
The command’s Public Relations Officer confirmed the development on
Wednesday.
He stated that the operation was carried out by the Anti-Kidnapping
Squad following a report from one Tela Alhaji Hudu of Rantan, Bebeji LGA.
According to the report, the victim, Sani Wargi, was kidnapped on
February 12 after being robbed of one million naira (₦1,000,000). His
abductors later demanded a ransom of seven million naira (₦7,000,000) for his
release.
The suspects, identified as Sale Alhaji Iliya (27) and Shehu Garba (45),
both of Gomo Village, Toro LGA, Bauchi State, were apprehended at Munture
Forest.
Upon interrogation, they confessed to the crime and named their
accomplices as Ibrahim Snu of Jos, Plateau State, Yahaya Dangi of Rantan,
Bebeji LGA, and Bala Snu.
Items recovered from the suspects included a Beretta pistol with breach
number 0044873 loaded with one live round, two 7.62mm live ammunition, four
mobile phones, 36 suspected rustled cows, four sheep, and a sword.
The police stated that an investigation was ongoing, and efforts were
being intensified to apprehend the remaining suspects.
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