….. Recover 21 fabricated AK-47 Rifles, neutralize 3 armed robbers
The Nigeria Police has achieved notable successes in recent operations in Kaduna State, following the strategic vision and operational directives of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun. These operations are focused on combating violent crimes, breaking up criminal networks, and improving public safety throughout the nation.
Addressing the media on Thursday at the Force Headquarters, the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said that on 9th April 2025, in a remarkable feat of inter-agency collaboration and strategic intelligence deployment, operatives of the Kaduna State Police Command’s Anti-Kidnapping Unit, in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), successfully rescued 17 victims who had been abducted on 3rd March 2025 from Sarkin Pawa, Niger State.
“This operation, notably achieved through a non-kinetic approach, evidences the commitment of the IGP to leveraging intelligence-led policing and inter-agency synergy to address security challenges, Adejobi said.
He gave the names of the victims: Williams Ubadia (15), Samuel Ezekiel (15), Duza Ezekiel (13), Ishaku Ishaya (12), Sunday Ezekiel (8), Jessy Friday (6), Rebecca Ezekiel (32), Jummai Ishaya (32), Terriza Friday (30), Alice Ezekiel (35), Victoria Ishaya (32), Blessing Ezekiel (20), Gloria Ubadia (13), Gift Ubadia (10), Charity Ezekiel (9), Alheri Ishaya (5), and Favour Ezekiel (1).
Adejobi further said that all the rescued individuals were promptly taken to the Police Clinic in Kaduna for medical examination and have been certified to be stable and sound.
“On the same day, 9th April 2025, operatives of the Anti-Kidnapping Unit, acting on credible intelligence, intercepted a commercial Volkswagen Sharan vehicle at the Kawo Central Motor Park in Kaduna.
“Upon thorough search, officers discovered 21 fabricated AK-47 rifles concealed within the vehicle.
“The suspect, identified as Jamilu Suleiman, a 27-year-old male resident of Rafin Guza, Kaduna, was arrested and is currently in custody. During the preliminary interrogation, the suspect confessed that a union member instructed him to deliver the firearms to an unidentified individual in Kaduna.
He said that a full-scale investigation has been launched to dismantle the arms trafficking network and bring all perpetrators to book.
“In a separate incident, on 9th April 2025 at about 0500hrs, the Police Command received a distress call from a Good Samaritan reporting an armed robbery in progress at Doggi Farm, located along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway.
“The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Tafa Division swiftly mobilised a patrol team to the scene. Upon arrival, they engaged a gang of about 30 armed robbers, who had earlier invaded the premises, in a fierce gun battle. During the exchange of gunfire, two of the robbers were neutralised, while others fled towards the nearby hills.
“Two other injured suspects were apprehended and taken to the Umaru Musa Yar’Adua Memorial Hospital, Sabon Wuse, for treatment. Unfortunately, one of them was later confirmed dead, while the other is alive and currently assisting the Police with further investigation.
Adejobi said that efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fleeing members of the gang and bring them to justice.
