Monday, January 26, 2026 - Troops have neutralised a notorious kidnapping kingpin, Amadu, during a raid in Malafiya town, Atiku Ward of Jama’a Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Amadu was the leader of a criminal syndicate terrorising
Malafiya and surrounding communities with crimes ranging from kidnapping and
cattle rustling to armed robbery.
According to the security analyst Zagazola Makama, Amadu had
been on the most-wanted lists of security agencies and was linked to several
high-profile crimes in the area, including the k!lling of a businessman in
September 2025 and an attempted abduction of a prominent local figure’s
relative.
Following credible intelligence on the gang’s hideout, troops
conducted a raid on January 25, 2026, to apprehend the remaining criminal
elements.
During the operation, there was an exchange of fire between
the troops and the suspects.
In the course of the engagement, Amadu attempted to escape
and was neutralised.
A search of the scene led to the recovery of a locally made
pistol,” the sources said.
The general area has since been calm, while clearance and
confidence-building patrols have been intensified to prevent a resurgence of
criminal activities.
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