The Kaduna State Police Command has arrested 41 suspected kidnappers and armed robbers and rescued seven victims in coordinated operations across the state.
The Commissioner of Police, Rabiu Muhammad, said the operations carried out between March and April 2026 also led to the recovery of 24 firearms, 200 rounds of ammunition, and rustled livestock.
He revealed that a suspected gunrunner was arrested in Kagarko with 20 locally made guns, while other suspects were apprehended in Makarfi, Kachia, and Rigasa for kidnapping, logistics support, and drug-related crimes.
Police also intercepted ammunition hidden in a sack and arrested suspects linked to cattle rustling, motorcycle theft, and armed robbery.
Muhammad said the successes were driven by intelligence-led policing and assured residents that operations would continue until criminal networks are dismantled. He urged the public to support security agencies with credible information.
