Suspected Kidnapper Arrested In Kaduna

A search in the suspect’s house led to the recovery of a rifle, a fabricated pistol, two Dane guns, six live cartridges, one discharge GPRG ammunition, seven discharge cartridges, and a blood-stained cutlass.

A 35-year-old suspected kidnapper, Adamu Abdulwahab, has been arrested by the Kaduna state police command in Ganga Uku Village, Mararaban Jos.

A statement released by the spokesperson of the command, ASP Mansir Hassan, says a search in the suspect’s house led to the recovery of a rifle, a fabricated pistol, two Dane guns, six live cartridges, one discharge GPRG ammunition, seven discharge cartridges, and a blood-stained cutlass.

‘’It was revealed during the investigation that Mr. Adamu Abdulwahab, 35 years old, in connivance with other suspects who are currently at large, had kidnapped Mr. Samaila Abdullahi, 40 years old, of Keke Kingdom, Mararaban Jos, on February 13, 2024, at approximately 1400hrs. The victim was forcefully taken to an unknown destination.’‘ the spokesperson said.

The statement added that the suspect is now in custody, cooperating with ongoing investigations, and providing valuable information to aid the police in bringing the remaining perpetrators to justice.