Troops arrest seven suspected kidnappers in Kaduna

The Kaduna State Commissioner for Internal Security and Home Affairs, Samuel Aruwan, has said seven suspected kidnappers were arrested by troops of Operation Safe Haven at Mariri in Lere Local Government Area of the state on Wednesday.

He said an accomplice was allegedly lynched by the locals. The commissioner identified the suspects as Musa Adamu, Abdullahi Usman, Suleiman Hasidu, Usman Jibril, Saidu Isah, Hassan Abdulhamid and Idris Sani.

“One Hajiya Bilkisu, a suspected accomplice who had been housing the arrested persons was unfortunately lynched by members of the community as she tried to escape,” he said.

The commissioner added, “Security agencies have reported to the Kaduna State Government that seven suspected bandits have been arrested in Mariri community of Lere local government area.

“According to the report, the arrests were the result of sustained intelligence gathering. Troops of Operation Safe Haven acted on credible intelligence and arrested members of a kidnap gang.

“The Kaduna State Government noted the report with satisfaction and commended the troops for their prompt action on credible intelligence gathered. The Government urged security agencies to ensure a thorough investigation of the suspects.”