Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - The Nigeria Police Force have arrested two suspects involved in a case of criminal conspiracy, kidnapping, armed robbery, and unlawful possession of firearms linked to a violent syndicate operating within Kaduna State and adjoining communities.
A statement from the force spokesperson, DCP Anthony Placid,
says the suspects in custody, Yusuf Rabo and Musa Adamu, were arrested
following investigations into the abduction of Alhaji Rabo Jelani. Placid said
investigations revealed that Yusuf Rabo conspired with Musa Adamu and Ali
Haruna, the victim’s grandson who is currently at large, to abduct the elderly
victim for ransom over claims that he possessed substantial wealth and
livestock.
‘’Further
investigations established that the syndicate procured and deployed multiple
AK-47 rifles for their operations, with Ali Haruna allegedly supplying one of
the firearms belonging to his father, while additional weapons were sourced by
other members of the gang. One AK-47 rifle with an empty magazine was recovered
during the operation.
Findings
revealed that the victim was abducted on separate occasions and taken to forest
locations where ransom negotiations were coordinated by Yusuf Rabo himself. The
first abduction reportedly yielded a ransom payment of Two Million Naira (N2,
000,000), while a subsequent operation generated Four Million Five Hundred
Thousand Naira (N4,500,000).
The
syndicate has also been linked to other v!olent crimes within the area,
including the kidnapping of a trader identified as Mr. Iyke and an armed
robbery attack along the Kagoma axis during which commuters were dispossessed
of cash and valuables.''
Placid said efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing
suspect, Ali Haruna, and recover additional weapons and exhibits connected to
the crimes.
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