Police, hunter arrest suspected kidnappers in Bauchi

Bauchi State police in collaboration with the renowned hunter Ali Kwara have arrested some suspected kidnappers. According to a statement by the spokesperson of Bauchi State police command, DSP Haruna Mohammed said that the arrest was carried out at Nasaru Town  in Ningi council area of  Bauchi State following an intelligence report. He added that […]

Bauchi State police in collaboration with the renowned hunter Ali Kwara have arrested some suspected kidnappers.

According to a statement by the spokesperson of Bauchi State police command, DSP Haruna Mohammed said that the arrest was carried out at Nasaru Town  in Ningi council area of  Bauchi State following an intelligence report.

He added that the suspects concealed their identities and threatened to kidnap and kill their biological father, Muhammadu Shanono of Zaziga Village, Nasaru Town in Ningi LGA.

They allegedly threatened to kill him if he refused to pay a ransom of  N1,000,000‎.

"As a result, the father sold his Cows and gave them a part payment of N500,000 cash without knowing that his children were behind the act.”

The suspects arrested are: Adamu Jao Muhammadu, Ibrahim Ruwa  Shuaibu Chindo , all from Zaziga Village, Ningi LGA.

N510,000 and three mobile phones were recovered from the suspects.

DSP Haruna said that the case is under investigation after which the suspects would be charged to Court for prosecution.

‎The Command therefore urged members of the general public to provide useful information that may assist the Police in providing safety and security in the State.