Troops arrest 55-year-old suspected kidnapper in Kano, recover arms

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Troops of the Joint Task Force, Tundun Wada, have arrested a 55-year-old suspected notorious kidnapper, during a security operation in Sumana village, Tundun Wada Local Government Area (LGA) of Kano State.

The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations, 3 Brigade, Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, in a statement in Kano on Tuesday, indicated that the suspect was apprehended on April 20.

Capt. Babatunde Zubairu stated that the suspect was paraded before the Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Ahmed Tukur, who celebrated the Easter festivals with troops of Forward Operating Base (FOB) Falgore, in Doguwa LGA, Kano.

The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations noted that the commander lauded the troops for their bravery and professionalism.

According to Capt. Babatunde Zubairu, a cache of arms, ammunition and other critical items were recovered during the operation.
He noted that items recovered included one fabricated AK-47 rifle, one Den gun, nine rounds of 9mm pistol ammunition, and one woodland camouflage uniform.

Also recovered are one desert camouflage, one woodland camouflage vest and a Bajaj motorcycle seat, suspected to be used for concealing weapons.

The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations said that Tukur lauded the efforts of the troops, while reaffirming the commitment of the Nigerian Army and other security agencies, to collaborate with local authorities in restoring peace and security, across communities.

The Director quoted the commander as saying that the operation marked another significant milestone in the ongoing fight against criminal elements threatening peace in the region.

“The army remains dedicated to its mandate of safeguarding lives and properties. We will not relent in our efforts to bring perpetrators of criminal acts to justice,” he said.

The Assistant Director of Army Public Relations noted that the suspect was currently in custody and undergoing preliminary investigation.