URBANEXPRESSLIVEURBANEXPRESSLIVEURBANEXPRESSLIVE
  • Home
  • Politics
    Politics
    “Followers who tell the truth, and leaders who listen to it, are an unbeatable combination.”— Warren Bennis
    Show More
    Top News
    Hamas’ll Pay For The Crime of Killing American Hostage-Biden Threatened
    September 1, 2024
    Choose Lesser Evil-Pope Francis Advice Catholic Voters As US Election Draws Near
    September 14, 2024
    Uploading of IREV Reports Now 86.55% In Edo Guber Election Concern
    September 21, 2024
    Latest News
    Ending Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial Solely Depends on President Tinubu-Ejimakor 
    October 20, 2025
    What Oshiomhole Advised New INEC Chair, Regarding Politicians’ Spouses Holding Sensitive Positions 
    October 20, 2025
    Diri’s Action: Bayelsa Deputy Gov Refusing To Join APC Sends Signal-Bode George 
    October 19, 2025
    Aregbesola: Real Reason Tinubu Will Lose 2027 Election
    October 19, 2025
  • Entertainment
  • Urban & Rural Lifestyle
  • Column
  • Environment
  • Urban Sports
  • Crime Lence
  • More Links
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Advertise
Search
  • Advertise
© 2024 Urbanexpresslive. All Rights Reserved.
Reading: Northern Crackdown- How Police Arrested 12 Kidnappers, Three Gun Runners
Share
Notification Show More
Font ResizerAa
URBANEXPRESSLIVEURBANEXPRESSLIVE
Font ResizerAa
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Urban & Rural Lifestyle
  • Column
  • Environment
  • Urban Sports
  • Crime Lence
  • More Links
Search
  • Home
  • Politics
  • Entertainment
  • Urban & Rural Lifestyle
  • Column
  • Environment
  • Urban Sports
  • Crime Lence
  • More Links
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Advertise
Follow US
  • Advertise
© 2022 Foxiz News Network. Ruby Design Company. All Rights Reserved.
URBANEXPRESSLIVE > web-Page > Business > Northern Crackdown- How Police Arrested 12 Kidnappers, Three Gun Runners
BusinessCrime LenceCrime Reports

Northern Crackdown- How Police Arrested 12 Kidnappers, Three Gun Runners

urbanexpresslive
Last updated: April 29, 2025 10:11 am
urbanexpresslive
Share
3 Min Read
SHARE

Olusegun Ariyo

The Nigeria Police Force has announced the arrest of 12 suspected kidnappers and three gunrunners in a series of coordinated operations across several states, including Taraba, Kaduna, and Bauchi.

The operations, carried out by operatives of the Force Intelligence Department’s Special Tactical Squad (STS) in collaboration with the Taraba State Police Command, local hunters, and vigilante groups, also led to the recovery of a cache of firearms and ammunition.

Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed the development in a statement released on Tuesday.

According to the statement, the crackdown was the result of weeks of intelligence gathering and surveillance.

“On April 25, 2025, operatives arrested four suspected kidnappers in Mararaban Abbare, Lau Local Government Area of Taraba State while they were reportedly planning an operation,” Adejobi said.

The suspects identified as Shehu Ibrahim, Abdullahi Haruna, Yusuf Bello, and Mohammed Bako were reportedly found in possession of two AK-49 rifles, one AK-47 rifle, six magazines, and 45 rounds of live ammunition.

Before this, a raid on the hideout of a notorious kidnapping gang operating across Taraba, Adamawa, Gombe, Plateau, Bauchi, and Kaduna States resulted in the arrest of five additional suspects and the seizure of more rifles and ammunition.

In another operation on April 17, police operatives in Kaduna State apprehended a suspected kidnapper, Isa Ibrahim, who confessed to relocating to form a new gang after his partners were arrested in Kwara State.

Two more suspects, Sani Liman and Murtala Magaji, were arrested in Lamido village, Lere Local Government Area of Kaduna State. Police say both men confessed to being involved in several kidnapping operations in the region.

Further intelligence-led operations also led to the arrest of three suspected arms dealers: Bajo Badun, Magaji Abdullahi, and Ishiyaku Ali, who were allegedly in possession of locally fabricated rifles, including two AK-47 models and other weapon parts.

“All suspects are currently in custody and will be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations,” the police statement added.

Commending the successful operations, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the commitment of the Force to securing lives and property across the country.

“The Nigeria Police remains unwavering in its duty to protect lives and property,” he said.

“We urge citizens to continue to provide timely and credible information to support our efforts in combating crime.”

You Might Also Like

Breaking: Fuel Price Hike Begins As Filling Stations Adjust Price

Ecobank Partners with Credit Corp to Offer Affordable Financing to Customers   

How Security Forces Recovered an Illegal Arms Factory In Kaduna, Arrested Four Suspects

How Customs Intercepts Illicit Drugs, Military Camouflage In Rivers State

How Man, 42, Lands In Police Net For Selling Land With Fake Documents In Osun

Sign Up For Daily Newsletter

Be keep up! Get the latest breaking news delivered straight to your inbox.
[mc4wp_form]
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Use and acknowledge the data practices in our Privacy Policy. You may unsubscribe at any time.
Share This Article
Facebook Twitter Copy Link Print
Share
Previous Article Breaking: Govt Witnesses  To Testify Behind Screen In Charges Against Nnamdi Kanu
Next Article US Presidential Election: How Musk-Led DOGE Reacts As DOJ Charges Iraqi For Illegal Voting
Leave a comment Leave a comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

235.3kFollowersLike
69.1kFollowersFollow
11.6kFollowersPin
56.4kFollowersFollow
136kSubscribersSubscribe
4.4kFollowersFollow
- Advertisement -
Ad imageAd image

Latest News

IUCL: How Osimhen Got Elated To Set Two New Records In Galatasaray’s Win Over Bodo/Glimt 
Urban Sports October 23, 2025
UCL: Check the Results of All  Wednesday’s Matches 
Urban Sports October 23, 2025
Struggling With Post-Show Fame, BBNaija Winner, Imisi Speaks 
Entertainment October 22, 2025
After Scoring, Checkout What Gyokeres Said Regarding Arsenal’s 4-0 Win over Atletico To  Thierry Henry 
Urban Sports October 22, 2025
Executive Master of Transport Management
//

UrbanExpressNews is Nigeria Most Reliable Online News, With Quality Pedigree of Writers made available on the online space.

Download Our App

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get our newest articles instantly!

info@urbanexpresslive.com

 

Follow US
© 2024 Urbanexpresslive. All Rights Reserved.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account