Operation Zero Tolerance! Kaduna Police Arrest 580+ Suspects in Bold Crime-Fighting Move
In a concerted effort to combat escalating criminal activities, the Kaduna State Police Command has apprehended more than 580 individuals implicated in various offenses, including kidnapping, armed robbery, and rape, between December 31, 2024, and February 10, 2025. This significant achievement underscores the command’s commitment to restoring safety and security across the state.
Breakdown of Arrests:
- Kidnapping: 20 suspects
- Phone Snatching: 320 suspects
- Armed Robbery: 32 suspects
- Car Theft: 5 suspects
- Motorcycle Theft: 13 suspects
- Rape: 10 suspects
- Receiving Stolen Goods: 23 suspects
In addition to these arrests, the command successfully rescued over 30 kidnapped victims and recovered a substantial cache of stolen property, including 34 motorcycles, 10 motor vehicles, 52 rustled cows, and 20 bags of suspected Indian hemp. The police also seized a variety of firearms: one submachine gun, four AK-47 rifles, two pistols, along with 28 rounds of live ammunition and five magazines.
Notable Operations:
- February 10, 2025: Arrest of Inusa Ibrahim and Hamisu Musa in Kangimin Gobirawa Village for allegedly providing intelligence to kidnappers.
- January 15, 2025: Detention of Ibrahim Abubakar and Surakatu Usman, accused of assaulting victims with sledgehammers to steal motorcycles.
- January 19, 2025: Apprehension of notorious receivers Ibrahim Nura and Musa Abdullahi, leading to the recovery of 12 motorcycles and three tricycles.
- January 23, 2025: Capture of serial car thief Abubakar and retrieval of a stolen Toyota Yaris.
- February 2, 2025: Rescue of 23 kidnapped individuals in Kajuru Local Government Area following an armed confrontation with bandits.
- January 20, 2025: Seizure of 40 bags of suspected Indian hemp and arrest of suspects along the Zaria-Kaduna Expressway.
- January 9, 2025: Recovery of property valued at N35 million from notorious armed robbers operating along the Zaria-Kano Road.
- December 23, 2024: Disruption of a syndicate specializing in defrauding bank customers.
- January 3, 2025: Recovery of a stolen KIA vehicle and arrest of suspects linked to multiple crimes.
Commissioner of Police Muhammad Rabiu attributed these successes to intelligence-driven operations, effective collaboration with sister security agencies, and robust community partnerships. He emphasized that Kaduna State is no longer a safe haven for criminals, warning that law enforcement agencies are resolute in their mission to eradicate crime.
The Commissioner expressed gratitude to Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and Governor Uba Sani for their unwavering support. He also urged residents to remain law-abiding and to provide credible information to authorities, reinforcing the collective effort to ensure a safer and more peaceful Kaduna State.
These developments highlight the Kaduna State Police Command’s dedication to maintaining law and order, as well as the effectiveness of their strategies in addressing the state’s security challenges.