Police rescue 3 kidnap victims, arrest robbery suspect in Kaduna

The Police Command in Kaduna State, says it has rescued three kidnapped victims at Kidandan village in Giwa Local Government Area of the state.

The Spokesman of the Command, ASP Mansur Hassan told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), on Wednesday in Kaduna, that operatives of the Command rescued the victims on Nov. 13.

He said the feat was achieved due to intensified patrols around the general area forcing the bandits abandoned the victims.

Hassan said the bandits kidnapped the victims on Oct. 3, on their way to Kano along Kaduna – Abuja Expressway, adding that the rescued victims has since been linked to their families.

“On Tuesday at about 1800hrs a team patrolling the vulnerable area sighted a man in excruciating pains with a swollen face .

“When questioned; the man said that he was attacked with a hammer by a passenger who robbed his motorcycle,” he said.

The Spokesman said the swift action by the operatives led to the arrest of the suspect at Bagadaza Dogarawa area in Sabo Garin Zaria LGA.

He said the Police recovered a motorbike and a hammer from the suspect, adding that investigation into the case was ongoing.

While reiterating the command’s commitment to ride crimes and criminalities in the state, Hassan sought the support of everyone. (NAN)

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Chinyere Okonkwo is a political reporter covering Nigerian federal and state governance, elections, and the activities of the National Assembly. Based in Abuja, she tracks policy developments, political party dynamics, and the work of oversight institutions such as EFCC and INEC.

Chinyere has covered three general election cycles and reported on constitutional reform debates, security legislation, and the governance challenges facing Nigeria's 36 states. She holds a degree in political science from Ahmadu Bello University.